Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 262.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On January 17, 2026 at 09:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 262 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
3b13434d154f4284b7ea4d42db55634afd56efdf
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
262.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 09:05:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.27000,
-67.61000
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
262.1 km
262.1 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 608 Catalogue entries
Of 607 other entries for this area and period, 547 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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