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M2.9 Depth: 239.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 01:28:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 01:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
239.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 01:28:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.10000, -67.45000
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 239.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 239.5 km
Intermediate
239.5 km
239.5 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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