Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 176.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on February 3, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 176 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
595ecc08661e29fce4adb8a51291eb3b7e45a402
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
176.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 06:25:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.33000,
-67.49000
Temperature
7.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
176.3 km
176.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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