Seismic Activity in Argentina
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 31 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile.
Earthquakes in Argentina
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Argentina
Over the past 30 days, Argentina has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 intermediate (70–300 km). Focal depths ranged from 107.2 km to 157.0 km. All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-10-12 2026-10-12 10:29:00 UTC | 4.3mb | 31 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile -33.703°, -70.259° | 107.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 12, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 31 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Argentina over the past 30 days. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-24 2026-09-24 23:19:34 UTC | 4.0mb | 45 km WNW of El Huecú, Argentina -37.471°, -71.049° | 157.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 45 km WNW of El Huecú, Argentina on September 24, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. See the M4.0 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 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)47
Largest (30 Days)
M4.3
31 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile
2026-10-12
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 47 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, 2 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 4.3 event that occurred 31 km ESE of Puente Alto, Chile.
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