Latest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region, Chile today

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List of latest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 17, 2025 14:40
(Santiago)
M 2.5 221 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 17, 2025 01:33
(Santiago)
M 3.3 281 km SW
from Rancagua
Apr 16, 2025 03:33
(Santiago)
M 3.7 216 km SSE
from Rancagua
Apr 15, 2025 20:50
(Santiago)
M 2.8 143 km N
from Rancagua
Apr 14, 2025 21:34
(Santiago)
M 3.0 268 km NNE
from Rancagua
Apr 14, 2025 13:44
(Santiago)
M 3.3 182 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 14, 2025 09:30
(Santiago)
M 3.2 257 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 14, 2025 03:44
(Santiago)
M 3.0 136 km WNW
from Rancagua
Apr 13, 2025 22:39
(Santiago)
M 2.6 68 km WNW
from Rancagua
Apr 13, 2025 19:56
(Santiago)
M 2.9 113 km SSW
from Rancagua
Apr 13, 2025 14:53
(Santiago)
M 3.1 109 km SSW
from Rancagua
Apr 12, 2025 23:40
(Santiago)
M 3.2 270 km N
from Rancagua
Apr 12, 2025 18:00
(Santiago)
M 2.6 182 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 12, 2025 17:33
(Santiago)
M 2.7 199 km N
from Rancagua
Apr 12, 2025 00:42
(Santiago)
M 2.5 118 km SSE
from Rancagua
Apr 11, 2025 17:16
(Santiago)
M 2.5 114 km SW
from Rancagua
Apr 11, 2025 08:25
(Santiago)
M 2.5 218 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 10, 2025 11:02
(Santiago)
M 3.4 206 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 10, 2025 07:49
(Santiago)
M 2.7 210 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 10, 2025 00:14
(Santiago)
M 3.1 256 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 9, 2025 18:30
(Santiago)
M 3.6 147 km NNE
from Rancagua
Apr 9, 2025 17:27
(Santiago)
M 2.6 211 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 9, 2025 06:58
(Santiago)
M 2.6 230 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 8, 2025 21:37
(Santiago)
M 2.6 245 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 8, 2025 14:26
(Santiago)
M 2.9 29 km SW
from Rancagua

Map of Latest Earthquakes near O'Higgins Region

O'Higgins Region Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
138 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Apr 17, 2025 14:40

Average

A total of 1387 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 138 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near O'Higgins Region roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near O'Higgins Region in 2015. A total of 303 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of O'Higgins Region that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of O'Higgins Region with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near O'Higgins Region (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1266 91.28%
Mag. 5 106 7.64%
Mag. 6 14 1.01%
Mag. 7 1 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Sep 16, 2015 20:18.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.8
On Feb 27, 2010 03:34.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near O'Higgins Region occurred on Sep 16, 2015 20:18 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northwest 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-northwest of Rancagua. It is the strongest earthquake near O'Higgins Region 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 16, 2015 20:18
(Santiago)
M 7.0 297 km NNW
from Rancagua
Apr 24, 2017 18:38
(Santiago)
M 6.9 175 km NW
from Rancagua
Aug 1, 2019 14:28
(Santiago)
M 6.8 144 km W
from Rancagua
Sep 29, 2019 12:57
(Santiago)
M 6.7 264 km SW
from Rancagua
Sep 21, 2015 14:40
(Santiago)
M 6.6 278 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 13, 2024 20:38
(Santiago)
M 6.4 129 km S
from Rancagua
Sep 16, 2015 19:59
(Santiago)
M 6.4 299 km NNW
from Rancagua
Nov 4, 2016 13:20
(Santiago)
M 6.3 106 km SSW
from Rancagua
Sep 19, 2015 09:52
(Santiago)
M 6.2 238 km NNW
from Rancagua
Sep 18, 2015 06:10
(Santiago)
M 6.2 243 km NW
from Rancagua

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 afternoon of April 17, 2025 at 14:40 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north-northwest of Rancagua at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from O'Higgins Region. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.