Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 177.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on May 22, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. At around 177 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
88db77e37fa7c931602a23808bb0909aeea36b7d
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
177.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:18:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23000,
-67.11000
Depth profile
Intermediate
177 km
177 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Pular
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