M3.1 Depth: 242.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 14:29:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 243 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

242.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 14:29:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.15000, -67.27000

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

242.9 km

242.9 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 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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