Argentina Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Argentina, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Argentina (0)
Argentina has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Argentina has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Argentina (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.8 | 29 km SW of Campo Gallo, Argentina | Jan 20, 2023 |
| M6.8 | 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | May 10, 2022 |
| M6.6 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | Jul 17, 2023 |
| M6.4 | 289 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina | May 2, 2025 |
| M6.4 | 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina | Mar 22, 2023 |
| M6.4 | Santiago del Estero, Argentina | Jan 24, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Argentina have earthquakes?
- Argentina recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 18.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Argentina?
- The largest earthquake in Argentina in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.8 near 29 km SW of Campo Gallo, Argentina.
- When was the last major earthquake in Argentina?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Argentina was a magnitude 5.0 near 53 km W of Cafayate, Argentina.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Argentina
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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