Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 161.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on January 27, 2026 at 03:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
f7a276ea07fadd19c8002f83c9b0cd16d286bf10
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
161.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 03:45:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.27000,
-67.40000
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
161 km
161 km — close to the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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