M4.0 Depth: 165.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 19:52:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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 M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

165.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-22 19:52:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.16000, -67.36000

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

165.4 km

165.4 km — close to the regional average (144.3 km)

Regional average: 144.3 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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