Latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Cruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Cruz, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santa Cruz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santa Cruz and elsewhere.
May 2, 2025 09:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean 442km from Punta Arenas (Chile).
Santa Cruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Cruz, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santa Cruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santa Cruz 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 | 16 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Cruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Cruz occurred on Oct 13, 2021 04:55 local time (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-west of Río Gallegos, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Cruz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Dec 17, 1949 03:53, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-west of Río Gallegos. It is the strongest earthquake near Santa Cruz in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz.
Earthquakes by city in Santa Cruz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Use this regional Santa Cruz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Caleta Olivia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Cruz, Argentina?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the afternoon of June 13, 2025 at 15:01 local time (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). The center of this earthquake was located 221km west of Río Gallegos at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Cruz, Argentina?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the night of December 17, 1949 at 03:53 local time (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south of Río Gallegos at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Cruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Cruz, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Cruz. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
