Latest earthquakes near Punta Arenas, Magallanes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punta Arenas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punta Arenas, it will show up within minutes.
Punta Arenas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Punta Arenas 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 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 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 Punta Arenas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punta Arenas occurred on May 12, 2025 21:48 local time (America/Punta_Arenas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) north-northwest of Punta Arenas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punta Arenas 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-northwest of Punta Arenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas.
Nearest earthquakes from Punta Arenas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas.
When was the last earthquake in Punta Arenas, Magallanes?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Arenas on the evening of December 8, 2025 at 23:50 local time (America/Punta_Arenas). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north-northwest of Punta Arenas at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punta Arenas, Magallanes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punta Arenas, Magallanes?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punta Arenas, Magallanes?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punta Arenas. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
