Seismic Activity in Argentina
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 25 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile.
Earthquakes in Argentina
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Argentina
Over the past 30 days, Argentina has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 79.1 km to 110.7 km. All 3 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 hours ago 2026-09-07 22:25:36 UTC | 4.3mb | 14 km E of San Clemente, Chile -35.542°, -71.328° | 110.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 14 km E of San Clemente, Chile on September 7, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-26 2026-08-26 22:23:12 UTC | 4.2mb | 21 km NE of Talca, Chile -35.312°, -71.466° | 79.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 21 km NE of Talca, Chile with origin time 22:23 UTC on August 26, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-23 2026-08-23 20:38:15 UTC | 4.5mb | 25 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile -36.742°, -71.589° | 100.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 23, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 25 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Argentina over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)41
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
25 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile
2026-08-23
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 41 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, 3 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 4.5 event that occurred 25 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile.
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