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M3.9 Depth: 208.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 12:12:37 UTC Local time: —

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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
208.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 12:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000, -67.47000
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208.8 km
Intermediate
208.8 km
208.8 km — deeper than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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