M2.5 Depth: 201.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 02:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 27, 2026 at 02:08 UTC. At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

201.5 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 02:08:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.17000, -67.18000

Temperature

-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

201.5 km

201.5 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 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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