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.
Recent Salta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salta and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2026 01:26AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night 155km from Salta in Argentina.
Dec 30, 2025 05:26PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Villamontes in Bolivia.
Salta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2011 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 | 1940 | 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 126 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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salta on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 07:35 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-northwest of Salta at a depth of 252km 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, 2011 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.
