M3.5 Depth: 166.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 17:45:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on June 20, 2026 at 17:45 UTC. At around 166 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

166.2 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 17:45:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.22000, -67.21000

Temperature

9.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

166.2 km

166.2 km — close to 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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