Earthquakes in Argentina — January 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina during January 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 168 km.
The month's largest event in Argentina was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Coranzuli, Argentina on 01 January 2025 at 03:56 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Argentina monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 22 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 01 January, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Coranzuli, Argentina on 01 January at 206 km; M4.8 near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on 02 January at 195 km; M4.4 near Calingasta, Argentina on 01 January at 115 km.
That is 44% below the 9 events Argentina averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Every earthquake in Argentina, January 2025
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Calingasta, Argentina | 109.4 | Argentina | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Londres, Argentina | 214.3 | Argentina | View details View | |
| 4.8 | San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 195.0 | Argentina | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Calingasta, Argentina | 115.5 | Argentina | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Coranzuli, Argentina | 205.6 | Argentina | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Argentina in January 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina during January 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Argentina in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Coranzuli, Argentina on 01 January 2025.
Other months in Argentina
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.