Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 197.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 1, 2026 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
30f8d53a1ecf9c575b88f960730bdd1a9f636241
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
197.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 21:06:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.24000,
-67.26000
Temperature
6.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
197.4 km
197.4 km — deeper than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Salta
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 501 Catalogue entries
Of 500 other entries for this area and period, 456 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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