Latest earthquakes near Chaco, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chaco, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chaco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chaco, it will show up within minutes.
Chaco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chaco, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chaco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chaco 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 | 16 | 55.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 31.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 13.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chaco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chaco occurred on Jan 20, 2023 19:09 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) west of Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chaco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 1991 17:22, 289 kilometers (180 mi) west of Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña. It is the strongest earthquake near Chaco in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chaco, Argentina 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 Chaco.
Earthquakes by city in Chaco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chaco, Argentina.
Use this regional Chaco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Barranqueras, Villa Ángela, Castelli, Quitilipi, General José de San Martín, Machagai, Charata, Las Breñas, Fontana, Tres Isletas and General Pinedo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chaco.
When was the last earthquake in Chaco, Argentina?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaco on the morning of December 6, 2023 at 08:35 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west of Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña at a depth of 557km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chaco, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chaco, Argentina?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaco on the afternoon of June 23, 1991 at 17:22 local time (America/Argentina/Cordoba). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west of Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña at a depth of 558km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chaco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chaco, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chaco. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
