M3.1 Depth: 231.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 14:36:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 231 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

231.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 14:36:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.24000, -67.78000

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

231.3 km

231.3 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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