M3.4 Depth: 185.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 08:03:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on January 6, 2026 at 08:03 UTC. At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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

M3.4

Depth

185.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-06 08:03:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.45000, -67.28000

Temperature

6.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

185 km

185 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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