Latest earthquakes near Salta 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 (also known as Ciudad de 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.
Dec 5, 2024 10:39AM
On Thursday Morning a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck 174km from San Salvador de Jujuy in Argentina.
Salta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salta in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 197 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 218 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 | 1902 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 3.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Salta 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Salta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salta. 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 Salta.
When was the last earthquake in Salta?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Salta on the morning of December 10, 2024 at 06:17 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 277km northwest of Salta at a depth of 272km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salta?
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?
In the past 10 years, 1973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salta. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
