M3.6 Depth: 218.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 05:21:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 19, 2026 at 05:21 UTC. At around 218 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

218.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 05:21:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.29000, -67.39000

Temperature

-2.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

218.2 km

218.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)

Regional average: 143.3 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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