Latest earthquakes near Zapala, Neuquen today

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List of latest earthquakes near Zapala.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 11, 2024 14:51
(Argentina)
M 3.5 149 km NE
from Zapala
Dec 11, 2024 08:23
(Argentina)
M 2.8 243 km SW
from Zapala
Dec 7, 2024 03:26
(Argentina)
M 5.3 329 km W
from Zapala
Dec 6, 2024 20:06
(Argentina)
M 3.7 178 km NNW
from Zapala
Dec 5, 2024 04:43
(Argentina)
M 3.1 210 km WSW
from Zapala
Dec 4, 2024 20:48
(Argentina)
M 2.7 261 km NW
from Zapala
Dec 3, 2024 22:25
(Argentina)
M 3.2 251 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 29, 2024 19:41
(Argentina)
M 3.0 283 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 28, 2024 19:13
(Argentina)
M 2.8 284 km WNW
from Zapala
Nov 28, 2024 12:10
(Argentina)
M 2.8 193 km NNW
from Zapala
Nov 27, 2024 04:28
(Argentina)
M 2.7 268 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 26, 2024 15:59
(Argentina)
M 3.3 171 km NNW
from Zapala
Nov 26, 2024 14:04
(Argentina)
M 3.6 254 km W
from Zapala
Nov 23, 2024 16:42
(Argentina)
M 2.6 260 km SW
from Zapala
Nov 19, 2024 15:06
(Argentina)
M 4.0 294 km WNW
from Zapala
Nov 18, 2024 13:51
(Argentina)
M 3.3 256 km N
from Zapala
Nov 18, 2024 02:17
(Argentina)
M 3.3 224 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 14, 2024 04:25
(Argentina)
M 3.4 194 km NW
from Zapala
Nov 13, 2024 04:40
(Argentina)
M 2.6 292 km WNW
from Zapala
Nov 3, 2024 01:04
(Argentina)
M 5.4 359 km N
from Zapala
Oct 31, 2024 19:42
(Argentina)
M 3.2 195 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 31, 2024 11:25
(Argentina)
M 3.2 211 km SW
from Zapala
Oct 27, 2024 00:19
(Argentina)
M 2.6 221 km WNW
from Zapala
Oct 23, 2024 14:39
(Argentina)
M 2.9 264 km WSW
from Zapala
Oct 20, 2024 00:33
(Argentina)
M 3.1 215 km NNW
from Zapala

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zapala

Recent Zapala Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zapala. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zapala and elsewhere.

Zapala Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Dec 11, 2024 14:51

Average

A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zapala, Neuquen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zapala in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zapala that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zapala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zapala 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 Zapala (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 101 93.52%
Mag. 5 5 4.63%
Mag. 6 2 1.85%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Zapala

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Jul 17, 2023 00:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On May 22, 1960 15:56.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zapala occurred on Jul 17, 2023 00:05 local time (America/Argentina/Salta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north-northwest of Zapala, at a depth of 186 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zapala in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:56, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Zapala. It is the strongest earthquake near Zapala 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 Zapala, Neuquen 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 Zapala.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Zapala.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 17, 2023 00:05
(Argentina)
M 6.6 86 km NNW
from Zapala
Sep 26, 2019 13:36
(Argentina)
M 6.1 270 km SW
from Zapala
May 29, 2017 11:57
(Argentina)
M 5.9 224 km NW
from Zapala
Apr 28, 2021 23:17
(Argentina)
M 5.6 194 km NNW
from Zapala
Jan 12, 2020 23:01
(Argentina)
M 5.3 181 km SSW
from Zapala
Jun 23, 2017 07:00
(Argentina)
M 5.0 160 km WSW
from Zapala
Mar 7, 2019 02:10
(Argentina)
M 5.0 112 km ENE
from Zapala
Oct 31, 2015 22:28
(Argentina)
M 4.9 287 km W
from Zapala
Feb 11, 2021 11:01
(Argentina)
M 4.8 194 km WSW
from Zapala
Dec 29, 2020 16:29
(Argentina)
M 4.8 179 km WSW
from Zapala

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zapala

Nearest earthquakes from Zapala

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zapala, Neuquen. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Zapala.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 26, 2017 16:10
(Argentina)
M 4.2 46 km WNW
from Zapala
Aug 21, 2023 05:16
(Argentina)
M 4.1 53 km W
from Zapala
Jul 17, 2023 00:05
(Argentina)
M 6.6 86 km NNW
from Zapala
Nov 19, 2015 14:44
(Argentina)
M 4.2 95 km E
from Zapala
Mar 2, 2020 15:21
(Argentina)
M 4.1 96 km WNW
from Zapala
Sep 8, 2023 18:04
(Argentina)
M 4.0 96 km ENE
from Zapala
May 9, 2022 00:20
(Argentina)
M 4.5 98 km ENE
from Zapala
Oct 27, 2020 13:32
(Argentina)
M 4.1 97 km ENE
from Zapala
Mar 11, 2018 17:28
(Argentina)
M 4.2 106 km WSW
from Zapala
Jan 9, 2019 14:55
(Argentina)
M 4.0 109 km NE
from Zapala

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zapala

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zapala.

When was the last earthquake in Zapala, Neuquen?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zapala on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 14:51 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-east of Zapala at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zapala, Neuquen in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Zapala, Neuquen?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zapala on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:56 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Zapala at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zapala since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Zapala, Neuquen?

In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zapala. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.