Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 167.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
98e20eed6ba34bd221304c53b2136b7656d90ab5
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
167.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 14:36:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.24000,
-67.18000
Temperature
9.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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