Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 215.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
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M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 215 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
42d517f01f70df31fbec0db8fd721e3026249bd3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
215.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 03:47:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.15000,
-67.56000
Temperature
-0.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
215.3 km
215.3 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, 413 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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