Latest earthquakes near Coyhaique, Aysén today
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Recent Coyhaique Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Coyhaique. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Coyhaique and elsewhere.
Sep 2, 2024 09:21PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 297km from Puerto Aysén (Chile).
Coyhaique Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coyhaique, Aysén in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Coyhaique in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Coyhaique during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 14 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 28.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Coyhaique
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coyhaique occurred on Dec 25, 2016 11:22 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-northwest of Coyhaique, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coyhaique in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 6, 1960 01:55, 68 kilometers (42 mi) north-northwest of Coyhaique. It is the strongest earthquake near Coyhaique in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Coyhaique, Aysén in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Coyhaique.
Nearest earthquakes from Coyhaique
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Coyhaique, Aysén. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Coyhaique.
When was the last earthquake in Coyhaique, Aysén?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Coyhaique on the evening of September 2, 2024 at 21:21 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 345km west of Coyhaique at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coyhaique, Aysén in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coyhaique, Aysén?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Coyhaique on the night of June 6, 1960 at 01:55 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 68km west-southwest of Coyhaique at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coyhaique since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coyhaique, Aysén?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coyhaique. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
