Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 224.4 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 May 14, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 224 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
67fd86e5ba63bc19a84e9db25e541d3f770161a2
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
224.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 22:55:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000,
-67.49000
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
224.4 km
224.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Pular
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Stats (last 24h)
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