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Quakes this month
69
Latest UTC: 2026-04-15 14:25:48
Strongest
M5.9
91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Country rank
#8
717 quakes in 2026 · out of 8 countries
Averages
M3.36 · 146 km
Avg this month: M3.15

Overview – Argentina

The latest recorded earthquake in Argentina was on 2026-04-15 at 14:25 UTC in Mendoza with magnitude M2.9.

In the current month, 69 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina with an average magnitude of 3.15.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in San Juan (294), followed by Salta (124).

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

In 2026, 56% of events were M≥3 and 1% were M≥5.

All-time events
2018
Strongest
M5.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-15 14:25:48 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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M2.9 Depth: 108 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Capdevilla

Time (UTC) 2026-04-15 14:25:48 UTC
Coordinates -32.180, -69.020
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 96 km
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San Juan · La Chimbera

Time (UTC) 2026-04-15 01:55:22 UTC
Coordinates -31.810, -68.280
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 169 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Saujil

Time (UTC) 2026-04-14 20:06:19 UTC
Coordinates -28.010, -66.610
Source gfz

Catamarca Province, Argentina

M4.1 Depth: 226 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Belén

Time (UTC) 2026-04-14 20:06:19 UTC
Coordinates -27.978, -66.850
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 97 km
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San Juan · Ullúm

Time (UTC) 2026-04-14 18:27:42 UTC
Coordinates -31.360, -68.690
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Chumbicha

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 21:33:28 UTC
Coordinates -28.560, -66.180
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 90 km
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San Juan · Ullúm

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 20:03:37 UTC
Coordinates -31.310, -68.950
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 181 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 16:53:31 UTC
Coordinates -23.930, -67.130
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 129 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 16:01:33 UTC
Coordinates -31.520, -69.990
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 10 km
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San Juan · Iglesia

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 15:53:15 UTC
Coordinates -30.340, -69.450
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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La Rioja · El Chiflón

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 15:21:24 UTC
Coordinates -30.210, -67.560
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 128 km
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San Luis · Ayacucho

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 12:28:57 UTC
Coordinates -32.030, -67.440
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 109 km
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San Juan · Caucete

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 11:49:34 UTC
Coordinates -31.650, -67.230
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 290 km
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Jujuy · Municipio de Santa Catalina

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 09:29:34 UTC
Coordinates -21.940, -65.950
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 230 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 09:04:17 UTC
Coordinates -23.990, -67.220
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 10 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Bowen

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 08:17:28 UTC
Coordinates -34.840, -66.830
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 123 km
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La Rioja · Departamento Famatina

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 00:19:46 UTC
Coordinates -28.770, -67.410
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 224 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 19:52:38 UTC
Coordinates -23.850, -67.060
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 96 km
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San Juan · Ullúm

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 19:04:00 UTC
Coordinates -31.370, -68.590
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 114 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 18:36:09 UTC
Coordinates -31.190, -70.370
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 282 km
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Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 18:20:41 UTC
Coordinates -22.900, -66.680
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 122 km
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San Juan · Iglesia

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 05:56:03 UTC
Coordinates -29.390, -69.410
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 103 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 05:42:06 UTC
Coordinates -31.490, -69.270
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 128 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 04:24:03 UTC
Coordinates -31.330, -70.060
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 190 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 01:15:33 UTC
Coordinates -24.230, -67.030
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 194 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Saujil

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 20:31:53 UTC
Coordinates -27.940, -66.430
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 7 km
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Neuquén · Departamento Añelo

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 20:20:05 UTC
Coordinates -38.286, -68.769
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 192 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 20:08:54 UTC
Coordinates -23.910, -67.200
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 237 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 04:46:47 UTC
Coordinates -23.770, -67.220
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 99 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 04:04:00 UTC
Coordinates -31.230, -70.160
Source emsc

Charts – Argentina

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-05
148
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
69

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
555
3-4
1087
4-5
337
5-6
39
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
1708
300-700
34
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: 773
  2. Salta
    Events: 506
  3. Jujuy
    Events: 267
  4. La Rioja
    Events: 156
  5. Mendoza
    Events: 102

FAQ – Argentina

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The newest entry in our database for Argentina is dated 2026-04-15 14:25:48 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 2018 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 M3.36 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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