Earthquakes in Argentina today
Earthquakes in Argentina and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Argentina since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 114 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Argentina. The strongest was magnitude 7.7 (December 17, 1949). In the last 10 years there were 145 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 15 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.6, March 21, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 1949 | 7.7 | 123 km W of Río Grande, Argentina | 10 km |
| November 23, 1977 | 7.4 | San Juan, Argentina | 13 km |
| December 7, 1912 | 7.3 | 31 km SE of Villa Atamisqui, Argentina | 620 km |
| June 23, 1991 | 7.3 | 27 km NNW of El Hoyo, Argentina | 558 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 7.2 | 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 225 km |
| March 2, 1919 | 7.2 | 13 km ENE of Trevelin, Argentina | 15 km |
| December 8, 1962 | 7.2 | 21 km SSE of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 589 km |
| August 14, 1950 | 7.1 | 44 km WNW of Quimilí, Argentina | 610 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Argentina today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Argentina?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.7, on December 17, 1949.
How often are there earthquakes in Argentina?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 145 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 15 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.