Earthquakes in Argentina — February 2026
17 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina during February 2026, an average of 0.6 per day.
17 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 170 km.
The month's largest event in Argentina was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Vinchina, Argentina on 06 February 2026 at 03:44 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Argentina monthly average of 18 events over the period we cover, and up from the 16 recorded the previous month.
12% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 88% 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 17 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 28 February, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Vinchina, Argentina on 06 February at 107 km; M4.7 near Mar del Plata, Argentina on 19 February at 10 km; M4.7 near 28 de Noviembre, Argentina on 11 February at 11 km.
That is close to the 18 events Argentina averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Argentina, February 2026
17 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Argentina in February 2026?
17 earthquakes were recorded in Argentina during February 2026, of which 17 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Argentina in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Vinchina, Argentina on 06 February 2026.
Other months in Argentina
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.