M3.5 Depth: 220.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 17:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 7, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

220.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 17:49:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.08000, -67.40000

Temperature

2.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

220.6 km

220.6 km — deeper than the regional average (147.9 km)

Regional average: 147.9 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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