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List of latest earthquakes near O'Higgins Region.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2023 17:45
(Santiago)
M 3.0 208 km SSW
from Rancagua
Dec 8, 2023 12:18
(Santiago)
M 2.7 262 km N
from Rancagua
Dec 8, 2023 09:45
(Santiago)
M 2.5 231 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 8, 2023 08:16
(Santiago)
M 2.6 288 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 8, 2023 07:07
(Santiago)
M 2.9 217 km SSW
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 15:30
(Santiago)
M 2.6 198 km W
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 10:46
(Santiago)
M 3.1 233 km NNE
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 06:25
(Santiago)
M 3.1 298 km NE
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 03:47
(Santiago)
M 2.5 195 km N
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 01:15
(Santiago)
M 3.8 276 km ENE
from Rancagua
Dec 7, 2023 00:39
(Santiago)
M 3.0 214 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 23:34
(Santiago)
M 2.6 196 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 16:59
(Santiago)
M 3.0 30 km N
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 16:25
(Santiago)
M 2.9 277 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 12:20
(Santiago)
M 3.5 270 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 09:43
(Santiago)
M 2.5 260 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 09:35
(Santiago)
M 3.0 150 km NNE
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 05:01
(Santiago)
M 2.9 114 km SW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 03:01
(Santiago)
M 2.5 206 km SSW
from Rancagua
Dec 6, 2023 01:43
(Santiago)
M 3.4 163 km W
from Rancagua
Dec 5, 2023 12:50
(Santiago)
M 3.1 160 km NNE
from Rancagua
Dec 4, 2023 13:52
(Santiago)
M 2.7 206 km NNW
from Rancagua
Dec 4, 2023 10:19
(Santiago)
M 2.7 50 km S
from Rancagua
Dec 4, 2023 09:12
(Santiago)
M 3.1 197 km ENE
from Rancagua
Dec 3, 2023 19:38
(Santiago)
M 3.1 276 km NNE
from Rancagua

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Recent O'Higgins Region Earthquake News

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O'Higgins Region Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
145 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Dec 8, 2023 17:45

Average

A total of 1458 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 145 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 1321 90.6%
Mag. 5 122 8.37%
Mag. 6 14 0.96%
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 123 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
Sep 16, 2015 19:59
(Santiago)
M 6.4 299 km NNW
from Rancagua
Aug 23, 2014 18:32
(Santiago)
M 6.4 176 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

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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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near O'Higgins Region on the afternoon of December 8, 2023 at 17:45 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-southwest of Rancagua at a depth of 110km 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, 1458 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from O'Higgins Region. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.