Latest earthquakes near San Rafael, Mendoza today
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Recent San Rafael Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Rafael. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Rafael and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
San Rafael Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Rafael, Mendoza in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Rafael roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Rafael in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Rafael that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Rafael in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Rafael 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 | 315 | 93.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Rafael
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Rafael occurred on Dec 13, 2024 20:38 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) west-southwest of San Rafael, at a depth of 109 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Rafael in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Sep 4, 1958 18:51, 173 kilometers (107 mi) west-southwest of San Rafael. It is the strongest earthquake near San Rafael in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Rafael, Mendoza 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 San Rafael.
Nearest earthquakes from San Rafael
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Rafael, Mendoza. 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 San Rafael.
When was the last earthquake in San Rafael, Mendoza?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near San Rafael on the afternoon of January 28, 2026 at 12:48 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-northwest of San Rafael at a depth of 143km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Rafael, Mendoza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Rafael, Mendoza?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Rafael on the evening of September 4, 1958 at 18:51 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 173km west-northwest of San Rafael at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Rafael since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Rafael, Mendoza?
In the past 10 years, 338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Rafael. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
