Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 188.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on January 23, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. At around 188 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
a65a3ff54b90bc52f182a60ff73227d7f354a2b5
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
188.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 13:00:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.26000,
-67.38000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
188.2 km
188.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
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501
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8
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