Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 201.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
d530421717bc504f55a8f1877963b86d5320a408
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
201.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 07:33:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.12000,
-67.41000
Temperature
-1.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
201.6 km
201.6 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Pular
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