Latest earthquakes near Montevideo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montevideo, Uruguay, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montevideo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montevideo, it will show up within minutes.
Montevideo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montevideo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Montevideo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Montevideo 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Montevideo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montevideo occurred on Jul 12, 2023 05:43 local time (America/Montevideo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) east of Montevideo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montevideo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montevideo 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 Montevideo.
Nearest earthquakes from Montevideo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montevideo. 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 Montevideo.
When was the last earthquake in Montevideo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montevideo on the evening of January 24, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Montevideo). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Montevideo at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montevideo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montevideo?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Montevideo on the night of July 12, 2023 at 05:43 local time (America/Montevideo). The center of this earthquake was located 41km east of Montevideo at a depth of 10km under water in the Rio De La Plata. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montevideo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montevideo?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montevideo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
