Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 195.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
8137dd304178c865df15071d455690a7e17fd954
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
195.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 14:12:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.14000,
-67.38000
Temperature
-0.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
195.9 km
195.9 km — deeper than the regional average (140.8 km)
Regional average: 140.8 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 665 Catalogue entries
Of 664 other entries for this area and period, 518 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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Country (24h)
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