Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 212.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 213 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
9fda92fc0bc32955f0e96451f435f1c3c12dbb91
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
212.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 21:05:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.30000,
-67.92000
Temperature
3.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212.6 km
212.6 km — deeper than 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 ≥ 2.0 · 666 Catalogue entries
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