Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 203.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 13, 2026 at 05:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 203 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
af81533228fa1bd43c3f01bfd7ff648bd60313d8
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
203.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 05:22:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.29000,
-67.49000
Temperature
1.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
203.3 km
203.3 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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 ≥ 2.0 · 666 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
Argentina
10