Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 210.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On March 22, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
f8bfe62f34d005fbda7fa6e88d03c5788fc20ae5
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
210.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 20:19:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.15000,
-67.21000
Depth profile
Intermediate
210.8 km
210.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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