Latest earthquakes near Catamarca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Catamarca, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Catamarca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Catamarca (also known as San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Catamarca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Catamarca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Catamarca and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
Catamarca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Catamarca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Catamarca roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Catamarca in 2022. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Catamarca that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Catamarca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Catamarca 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 | 332 | 89.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 10.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Catamarca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Catamarca occurred on Aug 5, 2023 04:20 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) east of Catamarca, at a depth of 575 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Catamarca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1916 17:15, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east of Catamarca. It is the strongest earthquake near Catamarca in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Catamarca 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 Catamarca.
Nearest earthquakes from Catamarca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Catamarca. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Catamarca.
When was the last earthquake in Catamarca?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Catamarca on the evening of January 30, 2026 at 22:25 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-northwest of Catamarca at a depth of 144km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Catamarca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Catamarca?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Catamarca on the afternoon of June 21, 1916 at 17:15 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east-northeast of Catamarca at a depth of 600km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Catamarca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Catamarca?
In the past 10 years, 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Catamarca. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
