Latest earthquakes near Puerto Natales, Magallanes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puerto Natales, Magallanes, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puerto Natales? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puerto Natales, it will show up within minutes.
Puerto Natales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Natales, Magallanes in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puerto Natales in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Puerto Natales 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 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 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 Puerto Natales
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jun 13, 1970 20:00, 112 kilometers (70 mi) north of Puerto Natales. It is the strongest earthquake near Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales, Magallanes 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 Puerto Natales.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Natales
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Natales, Magallanes. 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 Puerto Natales.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Natales, Magallanes?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Natales on the night of October 28, 2024 at 03:26 local time (America/Punta_Arenas). The center of this earthquake was located 224km northwest of Puerto Natales at a depth of 5km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Natales, Magallanes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Natales, Magallanes?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Natales on the evening of June 13, 1970 at 20:00 local time (America/Punta_Arenas). The center of this earthquake was located 112km west-southwest of Puerto Natales at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puerto Natales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Natales, Magallanes?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Natales. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
