Latest earthquakes near Esquel, Chubut today

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List of latest earthquakes near Esquel.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Oct 2, 2024 15:52
(Argentina)
M 4.2 223 km WNW
from Esquel
Sep 21, 2024 16:36
(Argentina)
M 2.8 266 km WSW
from Esquel
Sep 17, 2024 10:02
(Argentina)
M 3.3 278 km NNW
from Esquel
Sep 16, 2024 03:23
(Argentina)
M 2.7 211 km NNW
from Esquel
Sep 9, 2024 12:45
(Argentina)
M 3.1 220 km NNW
from Esquel
Sep 8, 2024 11:39
(Argentina)
M 4.2 236 km W
from Esquel
Sep 5, 2024 01:13
(Argentina)
M 2.6 244 km W
from Esquel
Sep 1, 2024 09:14
(Argentina)
M 2.6 276 km SSW
from Esquel
Aug 26, 2024 13:21
(Argentina)
M 5.0 290 km SW
from Esquel
Jul 27, 2024 07:49
(Argentina)
M 3.1 251 km WNW
from Esquel
Jul 13, 2024 21:48
(Argentina)
M 3.1 245 km W
from Esquel
Jul 12, 2024 02:08
(Argentina)
M 4.1 244 km W
from Esquel
Jul 9, 2024 17:38
(Argentina)
M 2.5 239 km W
from Esquel
Jul 6, 2024 05:38
(Argentina)
M 4.3 215 km WNW
from Esquel
Jun 17, 2024 03:35
(Argentina)
M 2.8 154 km WNW
from Esquel
Jun 15, 2024 17:43
(Argentina)
M 2.9 230 km W
from Esquel
May 28, 2024 11:20
(Argentina)
M 4.1 112 km N
from Esquel
May 24, 2024 09:33
(Argentina)
M 3.0 229 km W
from Esquel
May 9, 2024 08:06
(Argentina)
M 3.1 243 km W
from Esquel
May 5, 2024 22:48
(Argentina)
M 3.4 156 km NNW
from Esquel

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Esquel Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 1, 2024 16:21

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Esquel with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Esquel (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 81 88.04%
Mag. 5 9 9.78%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 25, 2016 11:22.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 25, 2016 11:22.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 28, 2023 20:25
(Argentina)
M 5.0 183 km WSW
from Esquel
Mar 13, 2015 16:16
(Argentina)
M 5.0 229 km SW
from Esquel
Aug 26, 2024 13:21
(Argentina)
M 5.0 290 km SW
from Esquel

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Esquel.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Esquel on the afternoon of November 1, 2024 at 16:21 local time (America/Argentina/Catamarca). The center of this earthquake was located 265km northwest of Esquel at a depth of 38km 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.