Latest earthquakes near Los Lagos Region, Chile today
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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.
Oct 12, 2023 03:04AM
On Thursday Night an M4.5 Earthquake struck near Villarrica in Chile.
Aug 28, 2023 07:25PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Quellón (Chile) on Monday Evening.
Jul 16, 2023 11:05PM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck near Zapala in Argentina.
Jul 11, 2023 02:35PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean near Cañete (Chile).
May 13, 2023 12:51AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Cañete (Chile).
Los Lagos Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 266 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 26 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 | 244 | 91.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 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 123 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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Lagos Region on the morning of November 26, 2023 at 08:01 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 139km west of Puerto Montt at a depth of 15km 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, 266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Lagos Region. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
