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M3.0 Depth: 176.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 18:09:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on May 4, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
176.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 18:09:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.36000, -67.19000
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 176.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 176.6 km
Intermediate
176.6 km
176.6 km — close to the regional average (148.7 km)
Regional average: 148.7 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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