Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 172.0 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 July 17, 2026 at 13:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
83abbb6e7cbd5ffb30e9053d00c103ea3aae7908
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
172.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 13:14:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.13000,
-67.27000
Temperature
3.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
172 km
172 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
Argentina
10