Earthquakes in Argentina
No events have been recorded in Argentina in the past 30 days, of which 18 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable.
18 earthquakes have been recorded in Argentina in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.5 and the average focal depth 169 km. 18 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Argentina in this period was a magnitude 5.9 event near Tinogasta, Argentina on 24 December 2024, at a depth of 125 km. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake radiates roughly 10,676 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Calingasta (3), San Antonio de los Cobres (3), Municipio de San Antonio de los Cobres (2), Tolar Grande (2), Tinogasta (1).
6% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 94% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 242 km beneath San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on 27 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 17 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 27 December 2024, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Argentina
18 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Argentina?
18 earthquakes are recorded in Argentina in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 18 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Argentina?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.9 event near Tinogasta, Argentina on 24 December 2024.
Is Argentina at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Argentina shows 18 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Argentina by month
Event counts for Argentina reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.