Latest earthquakes near Rio Negro, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rio Negro, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rio Negro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rio Negro (also known as Río Negro), it will show up within minutes.
Rio Negro Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Negro on the afternoon of April 24, 2024 at 12:10 local time (America/Argentina/Salta). The center of this earthquake was located 209km north-northwest of San Carlos de Bariloche at a depth of 77km 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.
