Latest earthquakes near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tierra del Fuego? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tierra del Fuego, it will show up within minutes.
Tierra del Fuego Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tierra del Fuego, 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 Tierra del Fuego in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tierra del Fuego 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Tierra del Fuego
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tierra del Fuego occurred on Dec 21, 2019 17:34 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-southeast of Ushuaia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tierra del Fuego in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Dec 17, 1949 03:53, 123 kilometers (76 mi) south-southeast of Ushuaia. It is the strongest earthquake near Tierra del Fuego 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 Tierra del Fuego, 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 Tierra del Fuego.
Earthquakes by city in Tierra del Fuego
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Use this regional Tierra del Fuego earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Río Grande.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tierra del Fuego.
When was the last earthquake in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tierra del Fuego on the morning of May 15, 2024 at 11:56 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southeast of Ushuaia at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tierra del Fuego on the night of December 17, 1949 at 03:53 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia). The center of this earthquake was located 123km northwest of Ushuaia at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tierra del Fuego since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tierra del Fuego. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
