Libertador O'Higgins, ChileOct 23, 2026, 21:01
Nearby significant earthquake260 km from San Rafael97 km deep
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Argentina
San Juan, ArgentinaOct 23, 2026, 23:51
Nearby significant earthquake101 km from San Juan108 km deep
San Juan, ArgentinaOct 23, 2026, 22:08
Nearby significant earthquake25 km from Albardón106 km deep
Most Recent
36 minutes agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 23 (local time at each epicenter)
Argentina Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours37
Past 7 Days289
Past 30 Days1,203
Past 365 Days12,889
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
1,203
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 408Intermediate-focus 793Deep-focus 2
Filtered Statistics
1,203 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Argentina.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Argentina
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Argentina area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Argentina was 289. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Argentina area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Argentina in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 19:56 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).