Catamarca
Catamarca: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Catamarca (Argentina) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest eventM 3.4184.0 km depth · 35 h ago33 km SE of Belen, Argentina
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Catamarca
- 3.435 h agoM3.4 earthquake near Belen, Argentina33 km SE of Belen, Argentina
- 2.52 days agoM2.5 earthquake near Tinogasta, Argentina31 km WSW of Tinogasta, Argentina
- 2 days agoWildfire near Andalgala, Argentina11 km² · 26 km NNW of Andalgala, Argentina
- 3 days agoWildfire near Quiros, Argentina9.6 km² · 11 km NW of Quiros, Argentina
- 4.26 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Fiambala, Argentina23 km SSW of Fiambala, Argentina
- 4.340 days agoM4.3 earthquake near Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina25 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Catamarca
Catamarca has recorded 588 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4 in 1985.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 18 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
588 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 33 km SE of Belen, Argentina | 184.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 31 km WSW of Tinogasta, Argentina | 127.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 23 km SSW of Fiambala, Argentina | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 25 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 92.6 km | |
| 4.6 | 42 km ESE of Tinogasta, Argentina | 125.9 km | |
| 4.3 | 8 km SSW of Fiambala, Argentina | 140.4 km | |
| 4.6 | 102 km WNW of Catamarca, Argentina | 156.1 km | |
| 4.8 | 8 km NW of Palo Blanco, Argentina | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 50 km WNW of Belen, Argentina | 167.8 km | |
| 4.5 | 38 km NW of Catamarca, Argentina | 10.0 km |
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| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 101 km NW of Catamarca, Argentina | 157.1 km | |
| 4.1 | 151 km NNW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 126.3 km | |
| 4.2 | 95 km WNW of Catamarca, Argentina | 158.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km SSE of Belen, Argentina | 182.6 km | |
| 4.5 | 20 km SSE of Belen, Argentina | 178.7 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km WNW of Catamarca, Argentina | 153.3 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 31 km SSE of Londres, Argentina | 151.4 km | |
| 6.3 | 185 km NW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 33.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 13 km SSW of Catamarca, Argentina | 22.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 25 km SE of Tinogasta, Argentina | 138.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 175 km NW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 115.4 km | |
| 5.8 | 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina | 169.3 km | |
| 5.7 | 40 km SW of Andalgala, Argentina | 174.2 km | |
| 5.7 | 159 km NW of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 118.7 km | |
| 5.6 | 88 km WNW of Catamarca, Argentina | 176.5 km | |
| 5.5 | 40 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina | 105.9 km | |
| 5.5 | 108 km NW of Catamarca, Argentina | 173.5 km | |
| 5.5 | 98 km N of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina | 129.5 km | |
| 5.5 | 54 km WNW of Catamarca, Argentina | 21.7 km | |
| 5.5 | 40 km SE of Belen, Argentina | 172.8 km | |
| 5.5 | 33 km NNW of Belen, Argentina | 157.7 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 14 | M4.8 |
| 2025 | 13 | M4.7 |
| 2024 | 21 | M5.9 |
| 2023 | 21 | M5.2 |
| 2022 | 28 | M5.0 |
| 2021 | 14 | M5.0 |
| 2020 | 12 | M5.5 |
| 2019 | 22 | M5.3 |
| 2018 | 11 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 19 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 10 | M5.3 |
| 2015 | 20 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 23 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 24 | M5.1 |
| 2012 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2011 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 2010 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 10 | M5.7 |
| 2008 | 15 | M5.4 |
| 2007 | 25 | M5.8 |
| 2006 | 26 | M5.1 |
| 2005 | 16 | M5.1 |
| 2004 | 16 | M6.1 |
| 2003 | 9 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 9 | M4.6 |
| 2001 | 15 | M5.6 |
| 2000 | 8 | M5.3 |
| 1999 | 8 | M5.8 |
| 1998 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1997 | 13 | M5.3 |
| 1996 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1995 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1993 | 6 | M5.7 |
| 1992 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1990 | 10 | M5.0 |
| 1989 | 10 | M5.5 |
| 1988 | 10 | M5.0 |
| 1987 | 6 | M5.3 |
| 1986 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 1985 | 12 | M6.4 |
| 1984 | 11 | M5.5 |
| 1983 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 1981 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 1980 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 1979 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1978 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 1977 | 10 | M6.3 |
| 1976 | 7 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 18 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 26 km NNW of Andalgala, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 9.6 km² | 11 km NW of Quiros, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 65 km S of Catamarca, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 24 km ESE of Icano, Argentina | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 65 km S of Catamarca, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 24 km ESE of Icano, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 26 km NNW of Andalgala, Argentina | Inactive |