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.
Recent Valdivia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valdivia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valdivia and elsewhere.
Dec 7, 2024 03:26AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 111km from Temuco (Chile) on Saturday Night.
Valdivia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 323 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 | 302 | 93.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.24% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Valdivia on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 06:13 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-southwest of Valdivia at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 323 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valdivia. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
