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M3.2 Depth: 214.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 13:15:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 12, 2026 at 13:15 UTC. At around 214 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
214.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 13:15:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.08000, -67.32000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.2 km
Intermediate
214.2 km
214.2 km — deeper than the regional average (145.4 km)
Regional average: 145.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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