Chubut
Chubut: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Chubut (Argentina) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Chubut
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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 Chubut
- 4.7246 days agoM4.7 earthquake near Lago Puelo, Argentina51 km SSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina
- 267 days agoWildfire near Puerto Madryn, Argentina12 km² · 26 km SSW of Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- 282 days agoWildfire near Esquel, Argentina17 km² · 35 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina
- 282 days agoWildfire near Esquel, Argentina14 km² · 51 km NW of Esquel, Argentina
- 286 days agoWildfire near Esquel, Argentina15 km² · 62 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina
- 287 days agoWildfire near Esquel, Argentina93 km² · 32 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chubut
Chubut has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.5 in 2007.
Satellites have detected 21 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 150 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 51 km SSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | 9.1 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina | 157.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 27 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | 126.2 km | |
| 5.4 | 80 km E of Esquel, Argentina | 33.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 34 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 51 km SSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | 9.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 44 km WSW of Esquel, Argentina | 165.4 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2007 | 1 | M5.5 |
| 1996 | 1 | M5.4 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.4 |
Wildfires
21 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 150 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 26 km SSW of Puerto Madryn, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 35 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 51 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 62 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 93 km² | 32 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 49 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 123 km² | 38 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 64 km N of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 30 km WNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 32 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive |
Show all (21)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 km² | 72 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 33 km WNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 46 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 19 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 104 km² | 39 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 150 km² | 15 km SSE of El Hoyo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 73 km² | 11 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 79 km² | 44 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 34 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 36 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 16 km NW of Trelew, Argentina | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 km² | 15 km SSE of El Hoyo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 123 km² | 38 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 104 km² | 39 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 93 km² | 32 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 79 km² | 44 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 73 km² | 11 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 64 km N of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 72 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 36 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 34 km SW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 16 km NW of Trelew, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 30 km WNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 35 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 62 km NNW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 51 km NW of Esquel, Argentina | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 18 | 150 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 32 km² |