Latest earthquakes near La Plata, Buenos Aires today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Plata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 24, 2024 23:08
(Argentina)
M 3.1 124 km W
from La Plata
Jul 12, 2023 05:43
(Argentina)
M 4.2 202 km E
from La Plata

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La Plata Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Jan 24, 2024 23:08

Average

A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Plata, Buenos Aires in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of La Plata with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Plata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near La Plata during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near La Plata (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near La Plata

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.2
On Jul 12, 2023 05:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.2
On Jul 12, 2023 05:43.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Plata occurred on Jul 12, 2023 05:43 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) east of La Plata, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Plata in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near La Plata, Buenos Aires in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from La Plata.

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List of strongest earthquakes near La Plata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 12, 2023 05:43
(Argentina)
M 4.2 202 km E
from La Plata

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Plata

Nearest earthquakes from La Plata

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Plata, Buenos Aires. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from La Plata.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 12, 2023 05:43
(Argentina)
M 4.2 202 km E
from La Plata

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from La Plata

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Plata.

When was the last earthquake in La Plata, Buenos Aires?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near La Plata on the evening of January 24, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west of La Plata at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Plata, Buenos Aires in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near La Plata, Buenos Aires?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near La Plata on the night of July 12, 2023 at 05:43 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 202km east of La Plata at a depth of 10km under water in the Rio De La Plata. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Plata since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near La Plata, Buenos Aires?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Plata. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.