Uruguay

Uruguay – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-01-10 15:18:06
Strongest
M5.1
Municipio de Salinas
Country rank
#80
1 quakes in 2026 · out of 80 countries
Averages
M5.06 · 10 km
 

Overview – Uruguay

The latest recorded earthquake in Uruguay was on 2026-01-10 at 15:18 UTC in Canelones with magnitude M5.1.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Uruguay reached magnitude M5.1 on 2026-01-10.

All-time events
1
Strongest
M5.1
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-10 15:18:06 UTC

Strongest – Uruguay

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M5.1 Municipio de Salinas
UTC: 2026-01-10 15:18:06 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Uruguay

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Uruguay.

Recent earthquakes – Uruguay

Showing the latest 1 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M5.1 Depth: 10 km
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Canelones · Municipio de Salinas

Time (UTC) 2026-01-10 15:18:06 UTC
Coordinates -34.563, -55.884
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Maldonado (Monde)

Charts – Uruguay

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
0
2025-06
0
2025-07
0
2025-08
0
2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
0
2025-12
0
2026-01
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
0
5-6
1
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
1
70-300
0
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Uruguay

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Canelones
    Events: 1

FAQ – Uruguay

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Uruguay?
The newest entry in our database for Uruguay is dated 2026-01-10 15:18:06 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Uruguay?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Uruguay reached magnitude M5.1.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Uruguay?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 1 recorded earthquakes for Uruguay (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Uruguay?
Across all recorded events in Uruguay, the average magnitude is M5.06 and the average depth is 10 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Uruguay to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Uruguay

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