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Argentina · Salta

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

UTC time: 2026-11-08 01:33:41 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
186.0 km
Source
EMSC

Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande

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About this earthquake

On November 8, 2026 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 186 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

ID
a507deedb97844dc7c2f5707809f376b622a0a28
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
186.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 01:33:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23000, -67.43000
Temperature
6.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186 km
Intermediate
186 km
186 km — deeper than the regional average (134 km)
Regional average: 134 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

  • Aracar
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 69 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Salta

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries

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