Latest earthquakes near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valdivia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valdivia, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 14:39 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 204 km N from Valdivia |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 06:23 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 258 km NW from Valdivia |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 10:11 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 191 km NNW from Valdivia |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 14:17 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 154 km W from Valdivia |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 10:02 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 57 km NE from Valdivia |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 08:21 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 92 km ENE from Valdivia |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 23:26 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 231 km N from Valdivia |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 13:16 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 56 km SW from Valdivia |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 01:19 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 197 km N from Valdivia |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 07:10 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 119 km SSE from Valdivia |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 18:02 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 89 km ENE from Valdivia |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 14:15 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 202 km SW from Valdivia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 09:33 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 213 km N from Valdivia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 16:40 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 86 km NNW from Valdivia |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 00:27 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 79 km N from Valdivia |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 01:07 Santiago) |
M 3.8 | 282 km NE from Valdivia |
| 27 days ago (Mar 4 00:37 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 33 km SE from Valdivia |
| 28 days ago (Mar 3 02:18 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 47 km ESE from Valdivia |
| 29 days ago (Mar 2 09:34 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 259 km N from Valdivia |
| 29 days ago (Mar 2 08:56 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 177 km S from Valdivia |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 16:03 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 150 km WNW from Valdivia |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 09:22 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 156 km WNW from Valdivia |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 04:53 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 118 km ENE from Valdivia |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 16:42 Santiago) |
M 2.2 | 112 km E from Valdivia |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 05:17 Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 244 km N from Valdivia |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Valdivia
Valdivia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valdivia, Los Ríos Region 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 Valdivia roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valdivia in 2017. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valdivia that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valdivia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Valdivia 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 | 303 | 93.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 5.54% |
| 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 Valdivia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valdivia 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 Valdivia 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 Valdivia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valdivia, Los Ríos 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 Valdivia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2020 18:39 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 158 km WNW from Valdivia |
| Nov 12, 2022 23:24 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 264 km N from Valdivia |
| Sep 23, 2022 19:53 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 263 km SW from Valdivia |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:36 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 153 km SE from Valdivia |
| Dec 24, 2023 00:23 (Santiago) |
M 5.8 | 201 km NNW from Valdivia |
| Oct 3, 2015 03:03 (Santiago) |
M 5.8 | 265 km N from Valdivia |
| Nov 12, 2022 23:24 (Santiago) |
M 5.7 | 255 km N from Valdivia |
| Feb 8, 2018 18:19 (Santiago) |
M 5.6 | 272 km NNW from Valdivia |
| Mar 14, 2023 16:56 (Santiago) |
M 5.5 | 236 km NW from Valdivia |
| Dec 7, 2024 03:26 (Santiago) |
M 5.3 | 104 km NNW from Valdivia |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Valdivia
Nearest earthquakes from Valdivia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Valdivia, Los Ríos Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 14:36 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 8 km N from Valdivia |
| Sep 19, 2018 08:28 (Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 23 km ENE from Valdivia |
| Apr 10, 2021 12:33 (Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 46 km N from Valdivia |
| Jan 9, 2017 05:08 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 46 km N from Valdivia |
| Dec 29, 2015 02:39 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 46 km ENE from Valdivia |
| Apr 13, 2015 00:00 (Santiago) |
M 4.5 | 49 km SW from Valdivia |
| Nov 5, 2016 05:21 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 50 km WNW from Valdivia |
| May 4, 2023 00:48 (Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 57 km NE from Valdivia |
| Aug 12, 2016 14:49 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 59 km SSE from Valdivia |
| Apr 24, 2024 11:10 (Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 61 km ENE from Valdivia |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Valdivia
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valdivia.
When was the last earthquake in Valdivia, Los Ríos Region?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Valdivia on the afternoon of March 29, 2025 at 14:39 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north of Valdivia at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Valdivia 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 Valdivia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region?
In the past 10 years, 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valdivia. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
