M3.4 Depth: 226.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 01:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

226.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 01:38:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.21000, -67.71000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

226.3 km

226.3 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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