Latest earthquakes near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ushuaia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ushuaia, it will show up within minutes.
Ushuaia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ushuaia roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ushuaia in 2025. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ushuaia that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ushuaia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ushuaia 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 | 129 | 84.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 14.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ushuaia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ushuaia occurred on May 2, 2025 09:58 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south of Ushuaia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ushuaia 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 of Ushuaia. It is the strongest earthquake near Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego 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 Ushuaia.
Nearest earthquakes from Ushuaia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. 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 Ushuaia.
When was the last earthquake in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ushuaia on the morning of November 11, 2025 at 06:15 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia). The center of this earthquake was located 231km 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 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ushuaia. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
