Latest earthquakes near Merlo, Buenos Aires today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Merlo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Merlo, it will show up within minutes.
Merlo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Merlo, Buenos Aires in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Merlo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Merlo 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 Merlo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Merlo occurred on Jul 12, 2023 05:43 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of Merlo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Merlo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Merlo, 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 Merlo.
Nearest earthquakes from Merlo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Merlo, 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 Merlo.
When was the last earthquake in Merlo, Buenos Aires?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Merlo on the evening of January 24, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 57km west-southwest of Merlo at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Merlo, Buenos Aires in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Merlo, Buenos Aires?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Merlo on the night of July 12, 2023 at 05:43 local time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of Merlo at a depth of 10km under water in the Rio De La Plata. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Merlo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Merlo, Buenos Aires?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Merlo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
