Argentina

Argentina – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
172
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 02:40:50
Strongest
M5.9
91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Year rank
#8
172 quakes in 2026 · out of 8 countries
Averages
M3.46 · 151 km
Avg this month: M3.15

About earthquakes in this country – Argentina

The latest recorded earthquake in Argentina was on 2026-01-15 at 02:40 UTC in Salta with magnitude M2.6.

In the current month, 172 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina with an average magnitude of 3.15.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in San Juan (56), followed by Salta (14).

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

In 2026, 48% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

Strongest – Argentina

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

Map – Argentina

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Argentina.

Last 30 earthquakes – Argentina

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M2.6
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
2026-01-15 02:40:50 UTC
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M2.8
San Juan · Calingasta
2026-01-15 00:09:59 UTC
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M3.4
Catamarca · Municipio de Saujil
2026-01-14 22:34:55 UTC
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M3.1
San Juan · Iglesia
2026-01-14 21:53:53 UTC
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M2.5
San Juan · Caucete
2026-01-14 20:50:33 UTC
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M2.6
San Juan · Iglesia
2026-01-14 13:16:03 UTC
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M3.5
San Juan · Zonda
2026-01-14 10:07:29 UTC
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M2.6
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
2026-01-14 06:34:32 UTC
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M2.9
San Juan · Calingasta
2026-01-14 05:32:52 UTC
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M3.0
San Juan · Rivadavia
2026-01-14 03:45:18 UTC
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M2.9
La Rioja · Departamento Independencia
2026-01-14 03:02:25 UTC
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M3.1
Jujuy · Municipio de Susques
2026-01-13 21:33:09 UTC
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M2.7
San Juan · Iglesia
2026-01-13 20:05:43 UTC
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M2.5
San Juan · 25 de Mayo
2026-01-13 16:58:35 UTC
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M2.8
San Juan · Calingasta
2026-01-13 09:21:25 UTC
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M2.7
San Juan · San Martín
2026-01-13 00:48:19 UTC
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M3.0
Mendoza · Distrito Laguna del Rosario
2026-01-12 23:55:19 UTC
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M3.9
Jujuy · Municipio de Humahuaca
2026-01-12 20:45:57 UTC
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M2.8
La Rioja · Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza
2026-01-12 15:42:35 UTC
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M2.9
Mendoza · Distrito Uspallata
2026-01-12 09:41:43 UTC
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M2.5
San Juan · Ullúm
2026-01-12 08:49:30 UTC
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M3.4
Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
2026-01-12 06:05:53 UTC
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M2.6
San Juan · Ullúm
2026-01-12 03:47:28 UTC
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M2.9
San Juan · Zonda
2026-01-12 02:34:15 UTC
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M3.4
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
2026-01-12 01:38:53 UTC
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M2.9
San Juan · Angaco
2026-01-12 01:18:51 UTC
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M4.3
San Juan · Ullúm
2026-01-12 00:57:53 UTC
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M4.3
San Juan · Ullúm
2026-01-12 00:57:53 UTC
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M3.0
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
2026-01-12 00:42:38 UTC
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M2.5
San Juan · Ullúm
2026-01-12 00:40:35 UTC
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FAQ – Argentina

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The newest entry in our database for Argentina is dated 2026-01-15 02:40:50 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Argentina reached magnitude M5.9.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Argentina (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Argentina to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Argentina

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