M3.8 Depth: 204.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 07:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on June 6, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. At around 204 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

204.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-06 07:55:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.13000, -67.53000

Temperature

-1.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

204 km

204 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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