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Quakes last month
327
Latest UTC: 2026-09-04 01:58:34
Strongest
M5.9
91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Country rank
#8
1907 quakes in 2026 · out of 8 countries
Averages
M3.33 · 143 km
Avg this month: M3.11

Overview – Argentina

The latest recorded earthquake in Argentina was on 2026-09-04 at 01:58 UTC in Catamarca with magnitude M3.3.

In the last month, 327 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina with an average magnitude of 3.11.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in San Juan (760), followed by Salta (410).

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
3297
Strongest
M5.9
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-04 01:58:34 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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M3.3 Depth: 20 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Hualfín

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 01:58:34 UTC
Coordinates -27.218, -66.825
Source emsc

CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA

M3.1 Depth: 227 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 01:09:30 UTC
Coordinates -23.960, -67.250
Source emsc

SALTA, ARGENTINA

M3.2 Depth: 10 km
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La Rioja · Departamento General Ocampo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 01:00:44 UTC
Coordinates -30.990, -66.190
Source emsc

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

M3.2 Depth: 10 km
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La Rioja · Departamento General Ocampo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-04 00:40:40 UTC
Coordinates -31.020, -66.360
Source emsc

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

M3.8 Depth: 93 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-09-03 23:44:08 UTC
Coordinates -32.570, -70.090
Source emsc

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

M3.6 Depth: 10 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Chacras de Coria

Time (UTC) 2026-09-03 12:02:20 UTC
Coordinates -33.000, -68.890
Source emsc

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

M2.9 Depth: 104 km
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San Juan · Ullúm

Time (UTC) 2026-09-03 07:29:34 UTC
Coordinates -31.280, -68.780
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.5 Depth: 10 km
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San Juan · 25 de Mayo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 19:14:40 UTC
Coordinates -31.850, -68.180
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.8 Depth: 30 km
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San Juan · Iglesia

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 17:22:55 UTC
Coordinates -29.300, -69.760
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 79 km
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San Juan · Rancho "Cienega Tambolar"

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 15:43:37 UTC
Coordinates -31.180, -68.920
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.2 Depth: 117 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 15:19:01 UTC
Coordinates -32.170, -70.310
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.4 Depth: 119 km
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La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 12:54:50 UTC
Coordinates -27.840, -68.680
Source emsc

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

M2.7 Depth: 91 km
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La Rioja · General Lamadrid

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 09:21:16 UTC
Coordinates -29.110, -68.560
Source emsc

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 91 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 07:53:36 UTC
Coordinates -30.440, -70.060
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.2 Depth: 169 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 07:27:19 UTC
Coordinates -24.100, -66.990
Source emsc

SALTA, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 80 km
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San Juan · Caucete

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 05:08:29 UTC
Coordinates -31.820, -67.150
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.5 Depth: 205 km
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Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta

Time (UTC) 2026-09-02 02:38:38 UTC
Coordinates -28.320, -67.560
Source emsc

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

M3.0 Depth: 99 km
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San Juan · Jáchal

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 22:59:59 UTC
Coordinates -30.880, -68.760
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.8 Depth: 112 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 20:52:26 UTC
Coordinates -31.580, -69.510
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 217 km
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Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 20:20:22 UTC
Coordinates -24.060, -67.350
Source emsc

SALTA, ARGENTINA

M3.4 Depth: 221 km
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Jujuy · Municipio de Catua

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 18:54:59 UTC
Coordinates -23.880, -66.910
Source emsc

JUJUY, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 121 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Uspallata

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 14:14:11 UTC
Coordinates -32.160, -69.260
Source emsc

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

M2.6 Depth: 87 km
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San Juan · Angaco

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 11:50:18 UTC
Coordinates -30.980, -68.130
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.9 Depth: 110 km
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San Juan · Zonda

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 10:38:01 UTC
Coordinates -31.750, -69.120
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.1 Depth: 104 km
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San Juan · Zonda

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 10:21:40 UTC
Coordinates -31.260, -69.180
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.4 Depth: 188 km
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Salta · Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 22:55:18 UTC
Coordinates -24.120, -67.040
Source emsc

SALTA, ARGENTINA

M3.6 Depth: 116 km
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San Juan · Ullúm

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 16:57:20 UTC
Coordinates -31.200, -68.960
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.5 Depth: 97 km
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San Juan · Albardón

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 14:58:58 UTC
Coordinates -31.240, -68.470
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M2.5 Depth: 136 km
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San Juan · Calingasta

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 12:57:22 UTC
Coordinates -31.400, -69.290
Source emsc

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

M3.6 Depth: 130 km
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Mendoza · Distrito Uspallata

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 10:11:49 UTC
Coordinates -32.620, -69.420
Source emsc

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

Charts – Argentina

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
75
2025-11
107
2025-12
319
2026-01
302
2026-02
268
2026-03
78
2026-04
147
2026-05
182
2026-06
231
2026-07
347
2026-08
327
2026-09
25

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
1035
3-4
1157
4-5
315
5-6
28
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
371
70-300
2121
300-700
36

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: 1248
  2. Salta
    Events: 820
  3. Jujuy
    Events: 428
  4. La Rioja
    Events: 271
  5. Mendoza
    Events: 178

FAQ – Argentina

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Argentina?
The newest entry in our database for Argentina is dated 2026-09-04 01:58:34 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 3297 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 M3.33 and the average depth is 143 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.

Regions · Argentina

Significant historical earthquakes – Argentina

with casualties or damage

  1. 1861 Mendoza, San Luiz 14'000 deaths tsunami
  2. 1944 San Juan Province M6.9 10'000 deaths 100 M USD
  3. 1920 Mendoza M6.7 400 deaths
  4. 1977 San Juan Province: Mendoza M7.5 65 deaths 80 M USD
  5. 1929 Mendoza M6.7 31 deaths
  6. 1930 La Poma M6.1 31 deaths
  7. 1692 Santiago, Esteco, Rio De Las Piedras M7.0 11 deaths
  8. 1899 La Rioja 11 deaths

Country history – Argentina

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