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M3.4 Depth: 201.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-27 00:32:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 00:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 202 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
201.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 00:32:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000, -67.48000
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 201.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 201.8 km
Intermediate
201.8 km
201.8 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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