Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 212.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on February 23, 2026 at 18:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
96d6a4182caf4ac56ce791f5c7093425796c618b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 18:01:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.14000,
-67.36000
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Pular
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