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Quakes this month
173
Latest UTC: 2026-05-30 21:09:24
Strongest
M5.9
91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Country rank
#8
968 quakes in 2026 · out of 8 countries
Averages
M3.35 · 146 km
Avg this month: M3.22

Overview – Argentina

The latest recorded earthquake in Argentina was on 2026-05-30 at 21:09 UTC in San Juan with magnitude M3.5.

In the current month, 173 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina with an average magnitude of 3.22.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in San Juan (376), followed by Salta (188).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Argentina reached magnitude M5.9 on 2025-09-04.

In 2026, 57% of events were M≥3 and 1% were M≥5.

All-time events
2269
Strongest
M5.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-05-30 21:09:24 UTC

Strongest – Argentina

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M5.9 91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
UTC: 2025-09-04 04:10:18 UTC · Depth: 176 km

Map – Argentina

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Argentina.

Recent earthquakes – Argentina

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.5 Depth: 118 km
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San Juan · San Carlos

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 21:09:24 UTC
Coordinates -32.090, -68.440
Source emsc

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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La Rioja · Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 20:17:21 UTC
Coordinates -31.260, -66.650
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 184 km
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Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 16:31:47 UTC
Coordinates -24.210, -67.290
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 148 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 14:36:42 UTC
Coordinates -27.740, -67.510
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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La Rioja · Departamento Capital

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 10:25:47 UTC
Coordinates -29.440, -65.870
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 114 km
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San Juan · Iglesia

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 06:24:29 UTC
Coordinates -29.470, -69.480
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 76 km
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San Juan · Angaco

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 03:46:39 UTC
Coordinates -31.050, -68.260
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 101 km
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San Juan · Zonda

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 02:08:20 UTC
Coordinates -31.770, -69.050
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 210 km
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Jujuy · Municipio de Catua

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 01:13:15 UTC
Coordinates -23.430, -67.040
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 184 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 19:38:48 UTC
Coordinates -24.130, -67.050
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 83 km
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San Juan · Angaco

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 17:36:39 UTC
Coordinates -31.340, -68.150
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 221 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 17:33:32 UTC
Coordinates -24.000, -67.230
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 198 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 16:03:27 UTC
Coordinates -24.050, -67.240
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 135 km
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San Juan · Iglesia

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 11:30:22 UTC
Coordinates -29.040, -69.580
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 7 km
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Neuquén · Departamento Añelo

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 07:59:02 UTC
Coordinates -38.321, -68.804
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 196 km
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Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 05:29:36 UTC
Coordinates -24.280, -67.270
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 106 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Las Cuevas

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 02:21:25 UTC
Coordinates -32.700, -70.050
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 80 km
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San Juan · Angaco

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 19:56:20 UTC
Coordinates -31.220, -68.260
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 119 km
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La Rioja · Departamento Famatina

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 19:05:49 UTC
Coordinates -28.590, -67.410
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 118 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Las Cuevas

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 18:29:36 UTC
Coordinates -32.580, -70.010
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 104 km
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San Juan · Zonda

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 17:15:40 UTC
Coordinates -31.390, -69.170
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 241 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 16:25:44 UTC
Coordinates -24.030, -67.220
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 6 km
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Neuquén

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 10:10:36 UTC
Coordinates -38.324, -68.801
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 237 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 09:08:39 UTC
Coordinates -23.860, -67.160
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 10 km
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Mendoza · Distrito El Carrizal

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 03:15:51 UTC
Coordinates -33.260, -68.720
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 10 km
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Córdoba · Pedanía Río de los Sauces

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 03:09:53 UTC
Coordinates -32.610, -64.690
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 15 km
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Córdoba · Pedanía Río de los Sauces

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 02:51:45 UTC
Coordinates -32.556, -64.799
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 110 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-05-27 16:45:54 UTC
Coordinates -31.460, -70.100
Source gfz

Chile-Argentina Border Region

M4.0 Depth: 116 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-05-27 16:45:54 UTC
Coordinates -31.430, -70.170
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 242 km
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Jujuy · Municipio de Catua

Time (UTC) 2026-05-27 01:45:03 UTC
Coordinates -23.680, -67.080
Source emsc

Charts – Argentina

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-06
173
2025-07
177
2025-08
152
2025-09
140
2025-10
75
2025-11
107
2025-12
319
2026-01
302
2026-02
268
2026-03
78
2026-04
147
2026-05
173

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
643
3-4
1100
4-5
336
5-6
37
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
276
70-300
1803
300-700
37
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Argentina

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. San Juan
    Events: 855
  2. Salta
    Events: 571
  3. Jujuy
    Events: 309
  4. La Rioja
    Events: 186
  5. Mendoza
    Events: 114

FAQ – Argentina

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The newest entry in our database for Argentina is dated 2026-05-30 21:09:24 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Argentina reached magnitude M5.9.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Argentina?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 2269 recorded earthquakes for Argentina (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Argentina?
Across all recorded events in Argentina, the average magnitude is M3.35 and the average depth is 146 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Argentina to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Argentina

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