M4.3 Depth: 231.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 04:49:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 04:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 232 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

231.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 04:49:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.11000, -67.24000

Temperature

11.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

231.9 km

231.9 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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