Latest earthquakes near Magallanes, Chile today
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Recent Magallanes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Magallanes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Magallanes and elsewhere.
May 2, 2025 09:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean 444km from Punta Arenas (Chile).
Magallanes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magallanes, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Magallanes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Magallanes 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 | 30 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magallanes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magallanes occurred on Oct 13, 2021 04:55 local time (America/Punta_Arenas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) north of Puerto Natales, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magallanes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Dec 17, 1949 02:53, 127 kilometers (79 mi) north of Punta Arenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Magallanes 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 Magallanes, 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 Magallanes.
Earthquakes by city in Magallanes
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Magallanes.
When was the last earthquake in Magallanes, Chile?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Magallanes on the afternoon of June 13, 2025 at 15:01 local time (America/Punta_Arenas). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north of Puerto Natales at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magallanes, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magallanes, Chile?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Magallanes on the night of December 17, 1949 at 02:53 local time (America/Punta_Arenas). The center of this earthquake was located 127km south-east of Punta Arenas at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magallanes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magallanes, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magallanes. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
