Latest earthquakes near Buenos Aires, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Buenos Aires, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Buenos Aires? If an earthquake is happening right now near Buenos Aires, it will show up within minutes.
Buenos Aires Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Buenos Aires in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Buenos Aires 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 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Buenos Aires
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Buenos Aires occurred on Aug 12, 2021 19:10 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) north-northwest of Bahía Blanca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Buenos Aires in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Buenos Aires, 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 Buenos Aires.
Earthquakes by city in Buenos Aires
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Bahía Blanca
- Berazategui
- Dolores
- José C. Paz
- Junín
- La Plata
- Mar del Plata
- Merlo
- Morón
- Pilar
- Quilmes
- San Miguel
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Tandil
- Tres Arroyos
Use this regional Buenos Aires earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zárate, Pergamino, Olavarría, Luján, Campana, Necochea, Don Torcuato, Hurlingham, Punta Alta, Chivilcoy, Azul, Los Polvorines, Mercedes, San Pedro, San Isidro, Villa de Mayo, General Pacheco, Lincoln, Tortuguitas, Balcarce and Ingeniero Pablo Nogués.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Buenos Aires.
When was the last earthquake in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenos Aires on the evening of January 24, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 57km west-southwest of Merlo at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Buenos Aires, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Buenos Aires, Argentina?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenos Aires on the evening of August 12, 2021 at 19:10 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-northwest of Bahía Blanca at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Buenos Aires since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Buenos Aires, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Buenos Aires. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
