Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 185.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on February 6, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
370d219eb04dfe7b281e408a8008d2f6d6b13558
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 13:38:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.44400,
-67.30900
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
185 km
185 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Pular
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8