Seismic Activity in Argentina
Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.8 event near 28 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile.
Earthquakes in Argentina
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.8
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Argentina
Over the past 30 days, Argentina has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 4 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km), 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 35 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 59.7 km to 174.3 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 4 of 4
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-24 2026-09-24 23:19:34 UTC | 4.2mb | 63 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina -37.462°, -71.293° | 174.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2026, Argentina registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 63 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina at 23:19 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-18 2026-09-18 16:52:07 UTC | 4.8mwr | 28 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile -33.322°, -70.317° | 100.1 km | 34 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 18, 2026 at 16:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 28 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Argentina over the past 30 days. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-17 2026-09-17 15:51:18 UTC | 4.6mb | 26 km WSW of Osorno, Chile -40.635°, -73.437° | 59.7 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 26 km WSW of Osorno, Chile on September 17, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-07 2026-09-07 22:25:36 UTC | 4.3mb | 13 km E of San Clemente, Chile -35.545°, -71.335° | 108.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 13 km E of San Clemente, Chile with origin time 22:25 UTC on September 7, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)45
Largest (30 Days)
M4.8
28 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile
2026-09-18
Largest in 2026
M5.5
19 km ENE of Cañete, Chile
2026-05-10
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Argentina
Argentina experiences earthquakes primarily in its western Andean regions where the Nazca Plate subducts beneath South America. Mendoza is particularly vulnerable.
Argentina Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Argentina has recorded 45 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Argentina in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Cañete, Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Argentina?
In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Argentina region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Argentina?
The largest recent earthquake in the Argentina area was a magnitude 4.8 event that occurred 28 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile.
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