Latest earthquakes near Chubut, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chubut, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chubut? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chubut, it will show up within minutes.
Chubut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chubut, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chubut in 2016. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chubut that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chubut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chubut 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 | 81 | 89.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chubut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chubut occurred on Dec 25, 2016 11:22 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) west-southwest of Esquel, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chubut in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chubut, 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 Chubut.
Earthquakes by city in Chubut
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chubut, Argentina.
Use this regional Chubut earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Puerto Madryn and Rawson.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chubut.
When was the last earthquake in Chubut, Argentina?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chubut on the afternoon of April 20, 2024 at 13:42 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west of Esquel at a depth of 8km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chubut, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chubut, Argentina?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chubut on the morning of December 25, 2016 at 11:22 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 220km west-southwest of Esquel at a depth of 38km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chubut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chubut, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chubut. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
