Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 173.1 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 May 24, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. At around 173 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
7e55aeba1f003a0892c37615255ce48c892d5254
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
173.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 11:43:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.25000,
-67.22000
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
173.1 km
173.1 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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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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