As of 8 September 2026, 11 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Argentina in the past 24 hours, 71 in the last 7 days and 304 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1 event near Catamarca, Argentina at 4 km depth on 5 September 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Argentina - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Argentina, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Argentina - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Argentina
Show the full list of 303 recent earthquakes
- 2.8SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA3 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 21:13:07 · 16 km deep
- 2.7SALTA, ARGENTINA3 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:52:34 · 157 km deep
- 4.0SALTA, ARGENTINA7 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 17:09:31 · 95 km deep
- 3.4SALTA, ARGENTINA9 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 15:22:21 · 10 km deep
- 3.5SALTA, ARGENTINA16 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 08:19:23 · 55 km deep
- 2.7SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA17 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 07:02:44 · 124 km deep
- 3.3SALTA, ARGENTINA18 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 06:16:07 · 10 km deep
- 3.1JUJUY, ARGENTINA19 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 05:22:18 · 210 km deep
- 2.9SALTA, ARGENTINA19 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 04:58:37 · 89 km deep
- 3.5SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA21 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 02:30:35 · 112 km deep
- 3.3SALTA, ARGENTINA23 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 00:52:20 · 10 km deep
- 3.6SALTA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 22:38:46 · 10 km deep
- 3.2SALTA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 22:15:04 · 183 km deep
- 3.0NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 19:41:37 · 5 km deep
- 2.6LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 18:03:53 · 120 km deep
- 2.7SALTA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 15:41:10 · 209 km deep
- 2.9SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 15:32:50 · 106 km deep
- 2.6SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 15:11:57 · 143 km deep
- 2.7SALTA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 12:56:38 · 224 km deep
- 3.4MENDOZA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 11:48:05 · 102 km deep
- 3.2LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 07:30:25 · 105 km deep
- 2.5SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 06:07:23 · 82 km deep
- 2.9LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 04:49:46 · 109 km deep
- 2.6CORDOBA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 03:23:49 · 8 km deep
- 2.7SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 03:20:21 · 96 km deep
- 2.5SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 02:39:40 · 72 km deep
- 4.0SALTA, ARGENTINA1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 02:22:04 · 192 km deep
- 3.2JUJUY, ARGENTINA2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 14:23:54 · 214 km deep
- 5.169 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 11:37:12 · 10 km deep
- 3.3SALTA, ARGENTINA2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 09:00:39 · 216 km deep
Did people in Argentina feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Argentina in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
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Watching Argentina from abroad?
Many people reading this page are not in Argentina - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.
- How strong was it
- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake near 69 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina on 05/09/2026, 11:37:12 - a moderate earthquake, widely felt and capable of light damage to vulnerable buildings near the epicentre.
- Was it widely felt
- No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
- What happens next
- 28 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in Argentina since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
Earthquakes in Argentina: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Argentina today?
Yes - 11 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Argentina in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.8 near Santiago Del Estero, Argentina. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Argentina yesterday?
16 earthquakes were recorded in or near Argentina in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Argentina this week (last 7 days)?
71 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Argentina in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Argentina in the last 30 days?
304 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Argentina in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.1.
Are there earthquakes in Argentina?
Yes. Argentina is seismically active - 304 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Argentina in the last 30 days. Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate.
What was the most recent earthquake in Argentina?
The most recent earthquake in Argentina was a magnitude 2.8 event near Santiago Del Estero, Argentina at a depth of 16 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Argentina?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Argentina feed was magnitude 5.1, located near Catamarca, Argentina.
Is Argentina in an earthquake zone?
Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate.
How many earthquakes does Argentina get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Argentina's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 304 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Argentina?
Major undersea earthquakes near Argentina can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/argentina for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Argentina.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Argentina?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Argentina, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Argentina?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Argentina: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Argentina?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Argentina on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Argentina recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Argentina was magnitude 5.1 near Catamarca, Argentina. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Get earthquake alerts for Argentina
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.