Latest earthquakes near Los Lagos Region, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Los Lagos Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Los Lagos Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Los Lagos Region (also known as Los Lagos), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Los Lagos Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Los Lagos Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Los Lagos Region and elsewhere.
Dec 7, 2024 03:26AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 111km from Temuco (Chile) on Saturday Night.
Los Lagos Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Lagos Region, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Los Lagos Region roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Los Lagos Region in 2016. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Lagos Region that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Los Lagos Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Los Lagos Region 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 | 252 | 90.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Los Lagos Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Lagos Region occurred on Dec 25, 2016 11:22 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) south-west of Quellón, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Lagos Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Osorno. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Lagos Region 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 Los Lagos Region, Chile 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 Los Lagos Region.
Earthquakes by city in Los Lagos Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Use this regional Los Lagos Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Castro, Ancud and Puerto Varas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Los Lagos Region.
When was the last earthquake in Los Lagos Region, Chile?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Lagos Region on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 06:13 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 169km west of Osorno at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Lagos Region, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Lagos Region, Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Lagos Region on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north of Osorno at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Los Lagos Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Lagos Region, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Lagos Region. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
