Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 160.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on October 16, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
438c893dc884fcd51b0f9d9ef44a622fe92f70c0
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
160.3 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 21:47:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.25430,
-67.11370
Temperature
8.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
160.3 km
160.3 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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