Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 220.6 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 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
604046ce584d8a3e2745ebea4ac86f4cc42db5ef
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
220.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 17:49:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.08000,
-67.40000
Temperature
2.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
220.6 km
220.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
582
Country (24h)
Argentina
9