Argentina – Departamento Rinconada

This page summarizes earthquakes in Departamento Rinconada (Argentina). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.6 earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas on 2026-06-16 19:51:06 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Departamento Rinconada

Rinconada is a department in the province of Jujuy in the Argentina. According to INDEC its population in 2010 was 2,489 inhabitants. Its main town is Rinconada. The town of Mina Pirquitas represents the highest point in Argentina, standing at 4,271 m above sea level.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
8
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.50
Avg depth (last 30 days)
229 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Departamento Rinconada recorded 30 earthquakes within Argentina. The average magnitude was M3.52. The strongest event reached M4.6.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #9 within Argentina.

Located on the South America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Departamento Rinconada (last 30 days)