Latest earthquakes near Santiago del Estero, Argentina today
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Santiago del Estero Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago del Estero, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago del Estero roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago del Estero in 2022. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago del Estero 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 Santiago del Estero in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago del Estero 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 | 180 | 84.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 13.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 2.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago del Estero
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago del Estero occurred on Jan 20, 2023 19:09 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-east of Santiago del Estero, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago del Estero in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1991 17:22, 143 kilometers (89 mi) north-east of Santiago del Estero. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago del Estero 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 Santiago del Estero, 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 Santiago del Estero.
Earthquakes by city in Santiago del Estero
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Use this regional Santiago del Estero earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Termas de Río Hondo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santiago del Estero.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago del Estero, Argentina?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago del Estero on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-southwest of Santiago del Estero at a depth of 145km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago del Estero, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago del Estero, Argentina?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago del Estero on the afternoon of June 23, 1991 at 17:22 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba). The center of this earthquake was located 143km north-east of Santiago del Estero at a depth of 558km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santiago del Estero since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago del Estero, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago del Estero. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
