Latest earthquakes near Valdivia, Los Ríos Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Valdivia.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 7, 2024 11:26
(Santiago)
M 3.1 154 km W
from Valdivia
Oct 6, 2024 12:06
(Santiago)
M 2.8 167 km WSW
from Valdivia
Oct 5, 2024 04:44
(Santiago)
M 3.9 173 km WNW
from Valdivia
Oct 4, 2024 06:40
(Santiago)
M 2.9 192 km NW
from Valdivia
Oct 2, 2024 15:52
(Santiago)
M 4.4 299 km SSW
from Valdivia
Sep 28, 2024 13:27
(Santiago)
M 4.3 94 km ENE
from Valdivia
Sep 23, 2024 13:21
(Santiago)
M 2.6 176 km NW
from Valdivia
Sep 22, 2024 20:57
(Santiago)
M 2.5 32 km SSW
from Valdivia
Sep 22, 2024 11:22
(Santiago)
M 2.7 53 km ENE
from Valdivia
Sep 17, 2024 10:02
(Santiago)
M 3.3 102 km SSE
from Valdivia
Sep 16, 2024 07:14
(Santiago)
M 3.2 144 km WNW
from Valdivia
Sep 16, 2024 03:23
(Santiago)
M 2.7 177 km SE
from Valdivia
Sep 15, 2024 13:05
(Santiago)
M 2.9 106 km NNE
from Valdivia
Sep 9, 2024 12:45
(Santiago)
M 3.1 160 km SSE
from Valdivia
Sep 7, 2024 08:02
(Santiago)
M 2.8 161 km N
from Valdivia
Sep 6, 2024 15:27
(Santiago)
M 3.0 150 km W
from Valdivia
Sep 6, 2024 01:20
(Santiago)
M 2.9 181 km N
from Valdivia
Aug 31, 2024 00:07
(Santiago)
M 3.2 181 km WSW
from Valdivia
Aug 30, 2024 11:20
(Santiago)
M 3.1 110 km ENE
from Valdivia
Aug 28, 2024 00:46
(Santiago)
M 2.7 177 km SW
from Valdivia
Aug 22, 2024 10:28
(Santiago)
M 3.1 265 km NNE
from Valdivia
Aug 21, 2024 22:24
(Santiago)
M 3.5 262 km W
from Valdivia
Aug 21, 2024 11:33
(Santiago)
M 3.2 108 km NNW
from Valdivia
Aug 18, 2024 19:32
(Santiago)
M 5.2 309 km N
from Valdivia
Aug 18, 2024 01:57
(Santiago)
M 3.3 288 km NNW
from Valdivia

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Valdivia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
32 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Oct 7, 2024 11:26

Average

A total of 327 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Valdivia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Valdivia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 307 93.88%
Mag. 5 16 4.89%
Mag. 6 4 1.22%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Valdivia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Dec 27, 2020 18:39.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.5
On May 22, 1960 15:11.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jan 12, 2020 23:01
(Santiago)
M 5.3 178 km ESE
from Valdivia

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Valdivia.
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
Dec 29, 2015 02:39
(Santiago)
M 4.2 46 km ENE
from Valdivia
Jan 9, 2017 05:08
(Santiago)
M 4.2 46 km N
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Valdivia on the morning of October 7, 2024 at 11:26 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 154km west of Valdivia at a depth of 34km 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, 327 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.