Latest earthquakes near Esquel, Chubut today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Esquel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Esquel, it will show up within minutes.
Esquel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Esquel, Chubut 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 Esquel in 2016. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Esquel 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 Esquel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Esquel 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 | 82 | 89.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Esquel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Esquel 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 Esquel in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Esquel, Chubut 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 Esquel.
Nearest earthquakes from Esquel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Esquel, Chubut. 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 Esquel.
When was the last earthquake in Esquel, Chubut?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Esquel on the morning of November 27, 2025 at 11:02 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-northwest of Esquel at a depth of 43km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Esquel, Chubut in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Esquel, Chubut?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Esquel 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 Esquel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Esquel, Chubut?
In the past 10 years, 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Esquel. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
