Latest earthquakes near Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Argentina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Argentina, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 17 15:40 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 287 km W from Mendoza |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 17 13:57 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 233 km WNW from Salta |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 17 09:37 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 233 km WNW from Salta |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 17 09:30 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 209 km NNW from Zapala |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 17 07:30 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 183 km SW from San Miguel de Tucumán |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 17 06:48 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 198 km WNW from Salta |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 17 01:46 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 278 km WNW from San Juan |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 17 01:24 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 296 km WNW from Salta |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 17 00:15 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 247 km WNW from Salta |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 16 23:36 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 197 km WNW from San Salvador de Jujuy |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 13:39 Argentina) |
M 2.9 | 240 km WNW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 06:06 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 59 km NW from La Rioja |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 04:33 Argentina) |
M 3.7 | 215 km SW from San Rafael |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 02:15 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 119 km NE from San Juan |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 00:30 Argentina) |
M 3.7 | 172 km WNW from San Salvador de Jujuy |
| 1 day ago (Apr 15 21:50 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 166 km W from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 15:13 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 198 km WNW from Salta |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 14:24 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 20 km NE from San Juan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 10:34 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 294 km WNW from San Juan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 00:12 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 90 km W from San Juan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 22:34 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 122 km NW from Mendoza |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 16:02 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 138 km ESE from San Juan |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 14:44 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 277 km W from Mendoza |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 14:20 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 200 km NNW from San Salvador de Jujuy |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 10:30 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 266 km WNW from Mendoza |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Argentina
Recent Argentina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Argentina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Argentina and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2025 01:35AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near La Serena in Chile.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Mar 6, 2025 01:21PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck near Calama in Chile.
Argentina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 424 earthquakes per year, or 35 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Argentina roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Argentina in 2015. A total of 585 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Argentina that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Argentina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Argentina during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4005 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 208 | 4.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 30 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Argentina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Argentina occurred on Dec 25, 2016 11:22 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) west-southwest of Esquel, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Argentina in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Aug 16, 1906 20:23, 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-southwest of Mendoza. It is the strongest earthquake near Argentina in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Argentina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Argentina.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2016 11:22 (Argentina) |
M 7.6 | 220 km WSW from Esquel |
| Jul 18, 2024 22:50 (Argentina) |
M 7.4 | 287 km WNW from San Salvador de Jujuy |
| Sep 16, 2015 20:18 (Argentina) |
M 7.0 | 286 km WNW from Mendoza |
| Nov 7, 2015 04:31 (Argentina) |
M 6.8 | 287 km WNW from San Juan |
| Jan 20, 2023 19:09 (Argentina) |
M 6.8 | 165 km NE from Santiago del Estero |
| May 10, 2022 20:06 (Argentina) |
M 6.8 | 191 km NW from Salta |
| Sep 21, 2015 14:40 (Argentina) |
M 6.6 | 272 km WNW from Mendoza |
| Jul 17, 2023 00:05 (Argentina) |
M 6.6 | 86 km NNW from Zapala |
| Sep 17, 2015 00:55 (Argentina) |
M 6.5 | 299 km W from San Juan |
| Sep 17, 2015 00:55 (Argentina) |
M 6.5 | 272 km WNW from San Juan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Argentina
Earthquakes by region of Argentina
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Argentina.
- Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires F.D. (Buenos Aires C.F.)
- Catamarca
- Chaco
- Chubut
- Cordoba (Córdoba)
- Corrientes
- Entre Rios (Entre Ríos)
- Formosa
- Jujuy
- La Pampa
- La Rioja
- Mendoza
- Neuquen (Neuquén)
- Rio Negro (Río Negro)
- Salta
- San Juan
- San Luis
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Fe
- Santiago del Estero
- Tierra del Fuego
- Tucuman (Tucumán)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Argentina.
When was the last earthquake in Argentina?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Argentina on the afternoon of April 17, 2025 at 15:40 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west of Mendoza at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Argentina?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Argentina on the evening of August 16, 1906 at 20:23 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west-northwest of Mendoza at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Argentina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 4246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Argentina. This averages to 425 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
