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M3.0 Depth: 174.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 11:44:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on June 24, 2026 at 11:44 UTC. At around 175 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
174.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 11:44:08 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, -67.40000
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174.8 km
Intermediate
174.8 km
174.8 km — close to the regional average (148.9 km)
Regional average: 148.9 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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