Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 208.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
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M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 26, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. At around 209 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
49c4239e02e46aa3437300202cb7c6fb23087beb
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
208.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 12:12:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000,
-67.47000
Temperature
-1.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
208.8 km
208.8 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
22 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 501 Catalogue entries
Of 500 other entries for this area and period, 89 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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