M3.5 Depth: 221.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-31 17:05:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 221 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
221.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 17:05:14 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000, -67.38000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.1 km
Intermediate
221.1 km
221.1 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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