Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 155.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 156 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
3ac642897e33a4d692ae231bc8eacd0a08b5980c
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
155.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 13:48:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.29000,
-67.36000
Temperature
8.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
155.8 km
155.8 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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