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List of latest earthquakes near Argentina.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 02:01
(Argentina)
M 2.5 242 km WSW
from Mendoza
May 20, 2025 00:51
(Argentina)
M 2.8 249 km WNW
from Salta
May 19, 2025 22:20
(Argentina)
M 3.1 211 km WNW
from Río Gallegos
May 19, 2025 19:27
(Argentina)
M 4.6 177 km WNW
from Salta
May 19, 2025 18:38
(Argentina)
M 2.9 228 km S
from Ushuaia
May 19, 2025 16:31
(Argentina)
M 3.1 81 km NNW
from San Juan
May 19, 2025 16:06
(Argentina)
M 3.3 13 km N
from San Juan
May 19, 2025 13:47
(Argentina)
M 2.8 218 km S
from Ushuaia
May 19, 2025 13:46
(Argentina)
M 3.1 298 km W
from Mendoza
May 19, 2025 11:15
(Argentina)
M 4.4 13 km WSW
from San Juan
May 19, 2025 08:28
(Argentina)
M 2.7 227 km WNW
from Salta
May 19, 2025 07:47
(Argentina)
M 3.0 250 km WNW
from Mendoza
May 18, 2025 20:24
(Argentina)
M 3.4 175 km W
from San Juan
May 18, 2025 20:14
(Argentina)
M 3.1 146 km NW
from Mendoza
May 18, 2025 17:14
(Argentina)
M 3.3 153 km E
from San Juan
May 18, 2025 14:59
(Argentina)
M 3.4 273 km NW
from Salta
May 18, 2025 12:08
(Argentina)
M 3.3 250 km NNW
from Zapala
May 18, 2025 08:38
(Argentina)
M 2.7 295 km WSW
from San Rafael
May 18, 2025 04:47
(Argentina)
M 3.1 26 km NNW
from San Juan
May 17, 2025 17:37
(Argentina)
M 3.4 147 km NW
from Mendoza
May 17, 2025 16:29
(Argentina)
M 3.2 35 km SW
from San Juan
May 17, 2025 12:46
(Argentina)
M 3.9 298 km NW
from Zapala
May 17, 2025 08:20
(Argentina)
M 3.4 114 km NW
from La Rioja
May 17, 2025 04:14
(Argentina)
M 3.3 170 km NW
from Salta
May 17, 2025 03:11
(Argentina)
M 4.1 190 km W
from Río Gallegos

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.

Argentina Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
434 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
May 20, 2025 02:01

Average

A total of 4345 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 434 earthquakes per year, or 36 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Argentina with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Argentina (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4088 94.09%
Mag. 5 222 5.11%
Mag. 6 31 0.71%
Mag. 7 4 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Argentina

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 25, 2016 11:22.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Aug 16, 1906 20:23.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Argentina.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 25, 2016 11:22
(Argentina)
M 7.6 220 km WSW
from Esquel
May 2, 2025 09:58
(Argentina)
M 7.4 219 km S
from Ushuaia
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
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
Nov 7, 2015 04:31
(Argentina)
M 6.8 287 km WNW
from San Juan
Jul 17, 2023 00:05
(Argentina)
M 6.6 86 km NNW
from Zapala
Sep 21, 2015 14:40
(Argentina)
M 6.6 272 km WNW
from Mendoza
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

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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 night of May 20, 2025 at 02:01 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-southwest of Mendoza at a depth of 49km under land. 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, 4345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Argentina. This averages to 435 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.