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M2.9 Depth: 212.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 21:05:38 UTC Local time: —

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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
212.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 21:05:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.30000, -67.92000
Temperature
3.7°C

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