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.
Recent Ushuaia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ushuaia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ushuaia and elsewhere.
May 2, 2025 05:14PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Atlantic Ocean 265km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
May 2, 2025 04:33PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the South Atlantic Ocean 298km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
May 2, 2025 03:20PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the South Atlantic Ocean 295km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
May 2, 2025 02:59PM
On Friday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M6.4 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Atlantic Ocean 286km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
May 2, 2025 01:48PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Atlantic Ocean 291km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
May 2, 2025 11:38AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the South Atlantic Ocean 252km from Ushuaia (Argentina).
Ushuaia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 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 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ushuaia in 2025. A total of 87 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 | 89 | 85.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.96% |
| 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 219 kilometers (136 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ushuaia on the evening of May 19, 2025 at 18:38 local time (America/Argentina/Ushuaia). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south of Ushuaia at a depth of 17km under water in the South Pacific 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, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ushuaia. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
