Latest earthquakes near Salta, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salta, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salta, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 26 12:14 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 266 km NW from Salta |
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 11:09 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 243 km NW from Salta |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 03:24 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 210 km WNW from Salta |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 25 19:35 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 221 km WNW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 13:17 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 244 km NW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:23 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 248 km WNW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:16 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 277 km W from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:11 Argentina) |
M 2.9 | 238 km WNW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 19:54 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 268 km WNW from Salta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 17:40 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 235 km WNW from Salta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 13:08 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 299 km WSW from Salta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:36 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 231 km WNW from Salta |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 05:43 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 264 km NW from Salta |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:32 Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 279 km WNW from Salta |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 15:06 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 234 km WNW from Salta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:34 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 226 km S from Salta |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 23:03 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 208 km WNW from Salta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 03:05 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 155 km WNW from Salta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 21:52 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 234 km WNW from Salta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 08:17 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 161 km WNW from Salta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 01:56 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 269 km WNW from Salta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 00:23 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 228 km NNW from Salta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 23:57 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 187 km WNW from Salta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 03:55 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 236 km WNW from Salta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 23:02 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 227 km WNW from Salta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Salta
Salta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2012 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salta, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 201 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salta roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salta in 2021. A total of 226 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salta that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Salta 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 | 1941 | 96.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 3.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salta occurred on May 10, 2022 20:06 local time (America/Argentina/Salta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) north-west of Salta, at a depth of 220 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Dec 9, 1950 18:38, 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Salta. It is the strongest earthquake near Salta 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 Salta, 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 Salta.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2022 20:06 (Argentina) |
M 6.8 | 191 km NW from Salta |
| Feb 18, 2017 09:10 (Argentina) |
M 6.4 | 163 km NW from Salta |
| Mar 22, 2023 13:00 (Argentina) |
M 6.4 | 187 km NW from Salta |
| Nov 30, 2020 19:55 (Argentina) |
M 6.3 | 169 km WNW from Salta |
| Apr 15, 2017 05:19 (Argentina) |
M 6.3 | 289 km NW from Salta |
| Aug 4, 2016 11:15 (Argentina) |
M 6.2 | 279 km NNW from Salta |
| Sep 13, 2021 02:18 (Argentina) |
M 6.2 | 198 km NW from Salta |
| Jan 10, 2021 00:54 (Argentina) |
M 6.1 | 144 km NW from Salta |
| Oct 10, 2023 07:01 (Argentina) |
M 6.0 | 225 km NNW from Salta |
| Feb 22, 2022 03:12 (Argentina) |
M 6.0 | 251 km NNW from Salta |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Salta
Earthquakes by city in Salta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Salta, Argentina.
Use this regional Salta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tartagal, Embarcación, General Mosconi and Joaquín V. González.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Salta.
When was the last earthquake in Salta, Argentina?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salta on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 12:14 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 266km northwest of Salta at a depth of 279km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salta, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salta, Argentina?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salta on the evening of December 9, 1950 at 18:38 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-northwest of Salta at a depth of 114km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salta, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 2012 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salta. This averages to 201 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
