Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chilecito
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chilecito, La Rioja, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 39 km (24 mi) NE of Chilecito, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year7
- Last 5 years32
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chilecito
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chilecito in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chilecito
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 38 km NE of Chilecito, Argentina | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 128 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chilecito, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chilecito today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chilecito in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chilecito?
Over the last five years there were 32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chilecito, an average of 6.4 a year. 7 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chilecito in five years?
A magnitude 5.4 on May 1, 2025, 16:04 UTC, 66 km (41 mi) N of Chilecito, at a depth of 11 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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