Latest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region, Chile today
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Recent O'Higgins Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near O'Higgins Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near O'Higgins Region and elsewhere.
Feb 12, 2026 10:34AM
On Thursday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Ovalle in Chile.
O'Higgins Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of O'Higgins Region, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near O'Higgins Region roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near O'Higgins Region in 2017. A total of 221 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of O'Higgins Region that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of O'Higgins Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near O'Higgins Region 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 | 1089 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 6.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near O'Higgins Region occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-west of Rancagua, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near O'Higgins Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Feb 27, 2010 03:34, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Rancagua. It is the strongest earthquake near O'Higgins Region in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near O'Higgins Region, 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 O'Higgins Region.
Earthquakes by city in O'Higgins Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in O'Higgins Region, Chile.
Use this regional O'Higgins Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rengo, Santa Cruz, San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, Machalí, Graneros, San Vicente and Chimbarongo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near O'Higgins Region.
When was the last earthquake in O'Higgins Region, Chile?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near O'Higgins Region on the evening of February 18, 2026 at 19:02 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 119km west-southwest of Rancagua at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near O'Higgins Region, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near O'Higgins Region, Chile?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near O'Higgins Region on the night of February 27, 2010 at 03:34 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 292km southwest of Rancagua at a depth of 23km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near O'Higgins Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near O'Higgins Region, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 1180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from O'Higgins Region. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
