This page summarizes earthquakes in Salta (Argentina). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.2 earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande on 2026-07-31 04:32:19 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Salta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina.
In 2026, Salta recorded 327 earthquakes within Argentina. The average magnitude was M3.33. The strongest event reached M5.2.
Based on the number of recorded earthquakes in 2026, Salta is currently among the Top 5 most active regions in Argentina (rank #2 by count).
Considering the strongest recorded event in 2026, Salta is among the Top 5 strongest regions in Argentina (rank #4 by max magnitude).
Located on the South America Plate.
