M2.9 Depth: 184.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 18:48:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 184 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

184.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 18:48:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.37000, -67.25000

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

184 km

184 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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