M2.6 Depth: 119.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 15:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 26, 2026 at 15:41 UTC. At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

119.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-26 15:41:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-25.18000, -68.40000

Temperature

-2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119.2 km

119.2 km — close to the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 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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