Uruguay
Earthquakes in Uruguay
Latest earthquakes in Uruguay on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Uruguay
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Montevideo. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Montevideo
- Today: Lightning – High lightning · Las Piedras
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Montevideo
Forecast for the area around: Uruguay. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Uruguay
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Uruguay
Uruguay has recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.1 in 1988.
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1 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 221 km SE of La Paloma, Uruguay | 31.4 km |