Latest earthquakes near Los Ríos Region, Chile today
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Recent Los Ríos Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Los Ríos Region and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 10:51AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Chiguayante in Chile on Wednesday Morning.
Los Ríos Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Ríos Region, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Los Ríos Region roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Los Ríos Region in 2017. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Ríos Region that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Los Ríos Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Los Ríos 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 | 305 | 93.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Los Ríos Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Ríos Region occurred on Dec 27, 2020 18:39 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) west-northwest of Valdivia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Ríos Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 186 kilometers (116 mi) west-northwest of Valdivia. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Ríos 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 Ríos 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 Ríos Region.
Earthquakes by city in Los Ríos Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Los Ríos Region, Chile.
Use this regional Los Ríos Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Las Animas, La Unión, Panguipulli and Río Bueno.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos Region.
When was the last earthquake in Los Ríos Region, Chile?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ríos Region on the night of May 2, 2024 at 01:38 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northwest of Valdivia at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Ríos Region, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Ríos Region, Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ríos Region on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north of Valdivia at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Los Ríos Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Ríos Region, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Ríos Region. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
