Latest earthquakes near Zapala, Neuquen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zapala, Neuquen, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zapala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zapala, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Apr 3, 2024 10:51AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Chiguayante in Chile on Wednesday Morning.
Zapala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 102 | 93.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zapala
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zapala.
When was the last earthquake in Zapala, Neuquen?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zapala on the afternoon of April 24, 2024 at 12:10 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 231km west-southwest of Zapala at a depth of 77km 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, 109 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 33 days.
