Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 174.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 08:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
6e53c74e2ac8c15dc08974a6e1e8e1b1fce088e9
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
174.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 08:51:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.16000,
-67.36000
Temperature
2.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
174 km
174 km — deeper than 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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