Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 176.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
f2158132cb5900042fba81b01d27dde11bab3319
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
176.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 18:09:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.36000,
-67.19000
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
176.6 km
176.6 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
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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