Latest earthquakes near Osorno, Los Lagos Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Osorno? If an earthquake is happening right now near Osorno, it will show up within minutes.
Osorno Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Osorno, Los Lagos Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Osorno roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Osorno in 2021. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Osorno that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Osorno in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Osorno 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 | 203 | 93.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Osorno
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Osorno occurred on Dec 27, 2020 18:39 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-west of Osorno, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Osorno in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-west of Osorno. It is the strongest earthquake near Osorno 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 Osorno, Los Lagos Region 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 Osorno.
Nearest earthquakes from Osorno
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Osorno, Los Lagos Region. 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 Osorno.
When was the last earthquake in Osorno, Los Lagos Region?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Osorno on the evening of October 15, 2024 at 21:48 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 95km north of Osorno at a depth of 54km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Osorno, Los Lagos Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Osorno, Los Lagos Region?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Osorno 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 Osorno since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Osorno, Los Lagos Region?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Osorno. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
