Latest earthquakes near Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mar del Plata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mar del Plata, it will show up within minutes.
Mar del Plata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mar del Plata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mar del 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.
| 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 Mar del Plata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mar del Plata occurred on Apr 9, 2023 18:12 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) east-southeast of Mar del Plata, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mar del Plata in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mar del 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 Mar del Plata.
Nearest earthquakes from Mar del Plata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mar del Plata.
When was the last earthquake in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mar del Plata on the evening of April 9, 2023 at 18:12 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-southeast of March del Plata at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mar del Plata on the evening of April 9, 2023 at 18:12 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-southeast of March del Plata at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mar del Plata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mar del Plata. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
