Latest earthquakes near San Rafael, Mendoza today

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List of latest earthquakes near San Rafael.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 7, 2024 14:49
(Argentina)
M 3.5 282 km NNW
from San Rafael
Nov 4, 2024 10:15
(Argentina)
M 4.0 85 km NNW
from San Rafael
Nov 3, 2024 01:04
(Argentina)
M 5.4 162 km SW
from San Rafael
Oct 27, 2024 10:14
(Argentina)
M 3.0 279 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 27, 2024 04:59
(Argentina)
M 2.8 255 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 24, 2024 19:52
(Argentina)
M 3.0 260 km NE
from San Rafael
Oct 24, 2024 14:20
(Argentina)
M 2.8 259 km WSW
from San Rafael
Oct 24, 2024 09:59
(Argentina)
M 3.1 185 km NNW
from San Rafael
Oct 24, 2024 01:23
(Argentina)
M 4.4 279 km SW
from San Rafael
Oct 23, 2024 20:51
(Argentina)
M 3.4 263 km NNE
from San Rafael
Oct 23, 2024 15:56
(Argentina)
M 3.1 183 km N
from San Rafael
Oct 23, 2024 03:32
(Argentina)
M 2.9 269 km WNW
from San Rafael
Oct 22, 2024 14:27
(Argentina)
M 3.1 261 km N
from San Rafael
Oct 21, 2024 06:22
(Argentina)
M 3.0 213 km NNW
from San Rafael
Oct 18, 2024 03:27
(Argentina)
M 3.2 291 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 17, 2024 13:23
(Argentina)
M 2.7 289 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 15, 2024 23:44
(Argentina)
M 3.3 271 km NNW
from San Rafael
Oct 14, 2024 22:41
(Argentina)
M 2.6 260 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 13, 2024 21:34
(Argentina)
M 2.5 263 km W
from San Rafael
Oct 13, 2024 14:40
(Argentina)
M 2.9 278 km WSW
from San Rafael
Oct 13, 2024 07:38
(Argentina)
M 3.1 207 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 13, 2024 03:05
(Argentina)
M 3.3 270 km NW
from San Rafael
Oct 12, 2024 18:19
(Argentina)
M 3.4 281 km WSW
from San Rafael
Oct 11, 2024 11:49
(Argentina)
M 3.3 193 km W
from San Rafael
Oct 11, 2024 00:35
(Argentina)
M 2.5 262 km WSW
from San Rafael

Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Rafael

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.

San Rafael Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
33 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Nov 7, 2024 14:49

Average

A total of 339 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near San Rafael (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 315 92.92%
Mag. 5 22 6.49%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Nov 4, 2016 13:20.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Sep 4, 1958 18:51.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Rafael occurred on Nov 4, 2016 13:20 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) west-southwest of San Rafael, at a depth of 90 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near San Rafael.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 4, 2016 13:20
(Argentina)
M 6.3 253 km WSW
from San Rafael
Feb 2, 2015 07:49
(Argentina)
M 6.3 239 km NNE
from San Rafael
Jul 9, 2023 14:11
(Argentina)
M 5.7 243 km NW
from San Rafael
Nov 19, 2019 20:10
(Argentina)
M 5.7 173 km NE
from San Rafael
Nov 3, 2021 00:17
(Argentina)
M 5.7 267 km NW
from San Rafael
Jan 23, 2021 21:07
(Argentina)
M 5.7 219 km NW
from San Rafael
Mar 21, 2023 14:38
(Argentina)
M 5.6 299 km WNW
from San Rafael
Sep 16, 2015 22:09
(Argentina)
M 5.6 281 km E
from San Rafael
Aug 2, 2017 04:15
(Argentina)
M 5.4 263 km NW
from San Rafael
Jun 19, 2019 22:23
(Argentina)
M 5.4 116 km NNW
from San Rafael

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from San Rafael.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 14, 2020 03:44
(Argentina)
M 4.0 29 km NW
from San Rafael
Jul 29, 2018 23:43
(Argentina)
M 4.0 33 km WNW
from San Rafael
Jan 7, 2020 18:22
(Argentina)
M 4.1 45 km SE
from San Rafael
Aug 10, 2020 15:56
(Argentina)
M 4.3 76 km N
from San Rafael
Nov 4, 2024 10:15
(Argentina)
M 4.0 85 km NNW
from San Rafael
Feb 3, 2018 20:49
(Argentina)
M 4.5 85 km WSW
from San Rafael
Jan 23, 2024 16:58
(Argentina)
M 4.0 87 km NW
from San Rafael
Dec 18, 2018 18:29
(Argentina)
M 4.1 88 km N
from San Rafael
Jan 21, 2017 06:30
(Argentina)
M 4.5 95 km NNW
from San Rafael
Dec 2, 2023 04:14
(Argentina)
M 4.2 99 km N
from San Rafael

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from San Rafael

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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Rafael on the afternoon of November 7, 2024 at 14:49 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northwest of San Rafael at a depth of 134km 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, 339 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.