Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 199.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 8, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
6a5e43ca2557056f756d180ee61348f13356833a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
199.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 21:19:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.19000,
-67.40000
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
199.8 km
199.8 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)
594
Country (24h)
Argentina
10