Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 183.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
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M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 26, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. At around 184 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
7eac6cab74f1fed7b290152c023a1fc4d6e46a72
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
183.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 21:44:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.40240,
-67.37540
Temperature
1.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
183.7 km
183.7 km — deeper than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
22 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 501 Catalogue entries
Of 500 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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