Latest earthquakes near Tucuman, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tucuman, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tucuman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tucuman (also known as Tucumán), it will show up within minutes.
Tucuman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tucuman, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tucuman roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tucuman in 2026. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tucuman that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tucuman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tucuman 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 | 253 | 85.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 12.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tucuman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tucuman occurred on Jan 20, 2023 19:09 local time (America/Argentina/Tucuman timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) east of San Miguel de Tucumán, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tucuman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1991 17:22, 186 kilometers (116 mi) east of San Miguel de Tucumán. It is the strongest earthquake near Tucuman 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 Tucuman, 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 Tucuman.
Earthquakes by city in Tucuman
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tucuman, Argentina.
Use this regional Tucuman earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yerba Buena, Tafí Viejo, Alderetes, Aguilares, Famaillá, Monteros and Bella Vista.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tucuman.
When was the last earthquake in Tucuman, Argentina?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tucuman on the evening of November 6, 2026 at 18:28 local time (America/Argentina/Tucuman). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of San Miguel de Tucumán at a depth of 126km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tucuman, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tucuman, Argentina?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tucuman on the afternoon of June 23, 1991 at 17:22 local time (America/Argentina/Tucuman). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east of San Miguel de Tucumán at a depth of 558km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tucuman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tucuman, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tucuman. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
