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M3.5 Depth: 204.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 23:04:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 205 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
204.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 23:04:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.09000, -67.38000
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204.5 km
Intermediate
204.5 km
204.5 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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