Latest earthquakes near Rio Negro, Argentina today

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List of latest earthquakes near Rio Negro.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 1, 2024 16:21
(Argentina)
M 3.1 213 km W
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 31, 2024 11:25
(Argentina)
M 3.2 91 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 23, 2024 15:29
(Argentina)
M 3.2 237 km WNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 23, 2024 14:39
(Argentina)
M 2.9 242 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 19, 2024 02:11
(Argentina)
M 2.8 200 km WNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 18, 2024 10:09
(Argentina)
M 2.6 164 km WSW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 15, 2024 21:48
(Argentina)
M 3.0 209 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 14, 2024 10:59
(Argentina)
M 2.8 109 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 12, 2024 04:20
(Argentina)
M 2.7 234 km W
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Oct 2, 2024 15:52
(Argentina)
M 4.2 255 km WSW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 28, 2024 13:27
(Argentina)
M 4.2 206 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 22, 2024 20:57
(Argentina)
M 2.5 209 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 22, 2024 11:22
(Argentina)
M 2.7 198 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 17, 2024 10:02
(Argentina)
M 3.3 137 km WNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 16, 2024 03:23
(Argentina)
M 2.7 56 km W
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 15, 2024 13:05
(Argentina)
M 2.9 277 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 9, 2024 12:45
(Argentina)
M 3.1 99 km W
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Aug 30, 2024 12:20
(Argentina)
M 3.1 190 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Aug 14, 2024 08:50
(Argentina)
M 2.9 274 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Aug 13, 2024 13:50
(Argentina)
M 2.8 240 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Aug 13, 2024 12:33
(Argentina)
M 3.2 205 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Aug 5, 2024 17:47
(Argentina)
M 3.9 270 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jul 27, 2024 07:49
(Argentina)
M 3.1 232 km WSW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jul 23, 2024 06:07
(Argentina)
M 3.2 212 km WNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jul 15, 2024 01:43
(Argentina)
M 3.0 174 km NW
from San Carlos de Bariloche

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Rio Negro

Rio Negro Earthquake Statistics

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

Average

A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rio Negro, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rio Negro in 2021. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rio Negro that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rio Negro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rio Negro 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 Rio Negro (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 81 95.29%
Mag. 5 3 3.53%
Mag. 6 1 1.18%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Rio Negro

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Sep 26, 2019 13:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Dec 10, 1920 00:25.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rio Negro occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:36 local time (America/Argentina/Salta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 69 kilometers (43 mi) west-northwest of San Carlos de Bariloche, at a depth of 129 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rio Negro in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Dec 10, 1920 00:25, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of San Carlos de Bariloche. It is the strongest earthquake near Rio Negro 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 Rio Negro, Argentina 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 Rio Negro.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Rio Negro.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 26, 2019 13:36
(Argentina)
M 6.1 69 km WNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jan 12, 2020 23:01
(Argentina)
M 5.3 100 km N
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jun 23, 2017 07:00
(Argentina)
M 5.0 200 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jan 7, 2016 12:40
(Argentina)
M 5.0 239 km WSW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Apr 5, 2018 03:32
(Argentina)
M 4.9 284 km SW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jun 25, 2017 19:08
(Argentina)
M 4.9 151 km SSW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Dec 29, 2020 16:29
(Argentina)
M 4.8 213 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Feb 11, 2021 11:01
(Argentina)
M 4.8 156 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Sep 3, 2018 21:20
(Argentina)
M 4.7 152 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche
Jun 8, 2019 10:44
(Argentina)
M 4.7 224 km NNW
from San Carlos de Bariloche

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Rio Negro

Earthquakes by city in Rio Negro

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rio Negro, Argentina.

Use this regional Rio Negro earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cipolletti, General Roca, Villa Regina, Allen, Cinco Saltos, El Bolsón and Catriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Rio Negro, Argentina?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Negro on the afternoon of November 1, 2024 at 16:21 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 213km west of San Carlos de Bariloche at a depth of 38km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rio Negro, Argentina in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Rio Negro, Argentina?

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Negro on the night of December 10, 1920 at 00:25 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 292km northwest of San Carlos de Bariloche at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rio Negro since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Rio Negro, Argentina?

In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rio Negro. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.