M3.2 Depth: 196.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 04:04:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 27, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. At around 196 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

196.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 04:04:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.36000, -67.30000

Temperature

-5.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

196.1 km

196.1 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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