Western Argentina, along the Andes, experiences regular earthquakes driven by the subducting Nazca plate. This page pulls real records for Argentina: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Argentina.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Argentina - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Argentina - FAQ
Is Argentina at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 283 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 833 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.3 in 2015.
What was the biggest earthquake in Argentina?
The strongest earthquake on record near Argentina is M8.3, in 2015 (48 km W of Illapel, Chile), from USGS.
Does Argentina get tsunamis?
Yes - 42 tsunamis since 1542 (most recently 2017) within 833 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 30,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Argentina?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.