Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 189.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on February 6, 2026 at 08:22 UTC. At around 190 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
a9bd02dc161ccf830590c1aab78df6f84a306539
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
189.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 08:22:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.22280,
-67.22470
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
189.8 km
189.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8