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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:10 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 262 km NNW from Esquel |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 17:52 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 242 km W from Esquel |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 08:56 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 231 km NW from Esquel |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 09:51 Argentina) |
M 2.9 | 218 km SW from Esquel |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 08:29 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 221 km WNW from Esquel |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 22:43 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 241 km W from Esquel |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 07:38 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 219 km SW from Esquel |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 03:00 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 280 km NNW from Esquel |
| 48 days ago (Feb 6 09:21 Argentina) |
M 4.3 | 257 km W from Esquel |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 06:30 Argentina) |
M 3.6 | 253 km NW from Esquel |
| 67 days ago (Jan 18 10:26 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 249 km WNW from Esquel |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 09:10 Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 244 km W from Esquel |
| 88 days ago (Dec 29 01:35 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 269 km W from Esquel |
| 89 days ago (Dec 28 00:17 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 258 km W from Esquel |
| 96 days ago (Dec 21 01:42 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 217 km SW from Esquel |
| Dec 11, 2024 08:23 (Argentina) |
M 2.8 | 286 km NNW from Esquel |
| Dec 2, 2024 14:40 (Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 222 km SW from Esquel |
| Nov 23, 2024 16:42 (Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 270 km NNW from Esquel |
| Nov 15, 2024 23:29 (Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 284 km NW from Esquel |
| Nov 10, 2024 02:22 (Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 245 km W from Esquel |
| Nov 1, 2024 16:21 (Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 265 km NW from Esquel |
| Oct 31, 2024 11:25 (Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 285 km N from Esquel |
| Oct 18, 2024 10:09 (Argentina) |
M 2.6 | 211 km NW from Esquel |
| Oct 10, 2024 13:52 (Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 294 km WSW from Esquel |
| Oct 10, 2024 04:44 (Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 249 km W from Esquel |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Esquel
Esquel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 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 | 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2016 11:22 (Argentina) |
M 7.6 | 220 km WSW from Esquel |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:36 (Argentina) |
M 6.1 | 240 km NNW from Esquel |
| Dec 25, 2016 11:32 (Argentina) |
M 5.6 | 264 km WSW from Esquel |
| Jan 3, 2017 18:19 (Argentina) |
M 5.5 | 263 km W from Esquel |
| Jan 12, 2020 23:01 (Argentina) |
M 5.3 | 296 km N from Esquel |
| Dec 25, 2016 19:54 (Argentina) |
M 5.2 | 257 km W from Esquel |
| Aug 24, 2019 20:36 (Argentina) |
M 5.1 | 245 km W from Esquel |
| Aug 26, 2024 13:21 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 290 km SW from Esquel |
| Jan 7, 2016 12:40 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 267 km WNW from Esquel |
| Aug 28, 2023 20:25 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 183 km WSW from Esquel |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2018 08:46 (Argentina) |
M 4.3 | 83 km SW from Esquel |
| Oct 16, 2021 04:04 (Argentina) |
M 4.5 | 103 km NW from Esquel |
| Jun 25, 2017 19:08 (Argentina) |
M 4.9 | 104 km NW from Esquel |
| May 28, 2024 11:20 (Argentina) |
M 4.1 | 112 km N from Esquel |
| Jan 21, 2024 00:03 (Argentina) |
M 4.4 | 132 km NNW from Esquel |
| Oct 16, 2018 20:53 (Argentina) |
M 4.1 | 156 km NW from Esquel |
| Aug 28, 2023 20:25 (Argentina) |
M 5.0 | 183 km WSW from Esquel |
| Jul 11, 2016 23:23 (Argentina) |
M 4.6 | 186 km WNW from Esquel |
| Oct 22, 2017 12:41 (Argentina) |
M 4.4 | 191 km NNW from Esquel |
| Sep 28, 2017 15:17 (Argentina) |
M 4.6 | 210 km W from Esquel |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Esquel
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 March 18, 2025 at 07:10 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-northwest of Esquel at a depth of 75km 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, 91 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.
