M3.5 Depth: 238.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 07:16:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 15, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. At around 238 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

238.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 07:16:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.15000, -67.33000

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

238.3 km

238.3 km — deeper than the regional average (145 km)

Regional average: 145 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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