Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 195.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 3, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
b752dceffd0c976c7ee38ead431862d254e9bfa9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
195.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 10:38:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.28000,
-67.34000
Temperature
-4.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
195.8 km
195.8 km — deeper than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 626 Catalogue entries
Of 625 other entries for this area and period, 532 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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