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M3.4 Depth: 197.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 22:58:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 198 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
197.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 22:58:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.24000, -67.35000
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.7 km
Intermediate
197.7 km
197.7 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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