M3.0 Depth: 212.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-23 18:01:33 UTC Local time:

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 18:01:33 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.14000, -67.36000
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212 km
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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