Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 216.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on October 17, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 216 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
aafdc3259f3c6881d22c661511be28eeaf6522c0
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
216.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 23:55:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.16000,
-67.29000
Temperature
-2.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
216 km
216 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Argentina
10