Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 158.0 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
On March 20, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 158 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
6029c4b595b76d7e0bb0f96e47f1c4c9c9a14e44
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
158.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 20:01:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.42000,
-67.27000
Depth profile
Intermediate
158 km
158 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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