Latest earthquakes near Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz today
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Recent Río Gallegos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Río Gallegos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Río Gallegos 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).
Río Gallegos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz 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 Río Gallegos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz 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 Río Gallegos.
Nearest earthquakes from Río Gallegos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz. 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 Río Gallegos.
When was the last earthquake in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Río Gallegos. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
