Chaco
Chaco: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Chaco (Argentina) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event14 km²6 h ago62 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Chaco
- 6 h agoWildfire near Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina – active14 km² · 62 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina
- 30 h agoWildfire near Taco Pozo, Argentina – active9.0 km² · 74 km NNE of Taco Pozo, Argentina
- 30 h agoWildfire near Taco Pozo, Argentina – active3.2 km² · 24 km NNW of Taco Pozo, Argentina
- 31 h agoWildfire near Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina – active7.0 km² · 66 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina
- 41 h agoWildfire near Charata, Argentina – active4.1 km² · 63 km NNW of Charata, Argentina
- 41 h agoWildfire near Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina – active4.1 km² · 23 km WSW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chaco
Chaco has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M6.8 in 2006.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 49 km S of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 572.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 61 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 558.4 km | |
| 5.0 | 27 km ENE of Tres Isletas, Argentina | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 27 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 598.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 31 km SW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 567.9 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km SSE of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 585.7 km | |
| 4.0 | 18 km W of Taco Pozo, Argentina | 568.5 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 1 | M6.8 |
| 2004 | 1 | M5.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1983 | 1 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 62 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 74 km NNE of Taco Pozo, Argentina | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 24 km NNW of Taco Pozo, Argentina | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 66 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 63 km NNW of Charata, Argentina | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 23 km WSW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 73 km SSW of Villa Angela, Argentina | Active | |
| 11 km² | 8 km SW of La Eduvigis, Argentina | Active | |
| 13 km² | 35 km WSW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 11 km² | 29 km WNW of Tres Isletas, Argentina | Active |
Show all (26)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 km² | 28 km SW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 3.0 km² | 100 km NW of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina | Active | |
| 15 km² | 25 km NE of Presidencia Roca, Argentina | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 73 km SE of Villa Angela, Argentina | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 13 km NNE of Santa Sylvina, Argentina | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 71 km SSW of General Pinedo, Argentina | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 69 km NW of Charata, Argentina | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 9 km NNE of Pampa del Infierno, Argentina | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 53 km SSW of General Pinedo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 5.9 km² | 115 km NW of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 88 km SSE of Villa Angela, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 5 km NNE of Villa Angela, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 30 km S of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 47 km SW of Gancedo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 8.2 km² | 15 km W of Pampa del Indio, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 27 km NNE of Pampa del Infierno, Argentina | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 25 km NE of Presidencia Roca, Argentina | Active | |
| 14 km² | 30 km S of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 62 km WNW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 13 km² | 27 km NNE of Pampa del Infierno, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 35 km WSW of Juan Jose Castelli, Argentina | Active | |
| 11 km² | 8 km SW of La Eduvigis, Argentina | Active | |
| 11 km² | 29 km WNW of Tres Isletas, Argentina | Active |