M2.8 Depth: 193.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 03:30:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 16, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 194 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
193.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 03:30:41 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.28000, -67.37000
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 193.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 193.5 km
Intermediate
193.5 km
193.5 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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