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M4.0 Depth: 219.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 13:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 17, 2025 at 13:02 UTC. At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
219.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 13:02:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.26240, -67.40305

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219 km
Intermediate
219 km
219 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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