Latest earthquakes near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rancagua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rancagua, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 31 08:06 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 292 km NNE from Rancagua |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 31 07:01 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 194 km ENE from Rancagua |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 31 00:53 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 131 km NNE from Rancagua |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 30 22:50 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 245 km S from Rancagua |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 18:18 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 211 km NNW from Rancagua |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 13:58 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 236 km W from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 07:25 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 255 km N from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 03:13 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 257 km NNW from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 22:01 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 155 km W from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 21:25 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 152 km W from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 20:17 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 127 km SW from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 17:49 Santiago) |
M 3.8 | 161 km W from Rancagua |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 12:35 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 283 km N from Rancagua |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 04:20 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 295 km WSW from Rancagua |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 19:33 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 126 km SSW from Rancagua |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 08:47 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 179 km NW from Rancagua |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 08:33 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 184 km NW from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 12:14 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 200 km NNW from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 09:27 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 199 km NNW from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 09:13 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 199 km NNW from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 04:23 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 218 km W from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 22:12 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 134 km NNE from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 20:24 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 214 km SSW from Rancagua |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 16:20 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 233 km NW from Rancagua |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 140 km WSW from Rancagua |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Rancagua
Rancagua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rancagua, O'Higgins Region 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 Rancagua roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rancagua in 2015. A total of 303 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rancagua that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rancagua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rancagua 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 | 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 Rancagua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rancagua 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 Rancagua 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 Rancagua 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 Rancagua, O'Higgins Region 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 Rancagua.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 18, 2015 06:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 243 km NW from Rancagua |
| Sep 19, 2015 09:52 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 238 km NNW from Rancagua |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Rancagua
Nearest earthquakes from Rancagua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rancagua, O'Higgins Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2019 10:56 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 12 km SSW from Rancagua |
| Mar 8, 2024 15:12 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 14 km WNW from Rancagua |
| Nov 3, 2018 20:59 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 15 km SSW from Rancagua |
| Mar 11, 2019 19:14 (Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 23 km SE from Rancagua |
| Sep 8, 2024 16:24 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 24 km ENE from Rancagua |
| Dec 29, 2020 14:31 (Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 24 km SSW from Rancagua |
| Dec 24, 2016 04:40 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 26 km NNE from Rancagua |
| Aug 17, 2022 22:10 (Santiago) |
M 5.3 | 26 km SE from Rancagua |
| Jan 1, 2021 21:26 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 31 km SE from Rancagua |
| Jan 2, 2017 05:39 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 30 km NNE from Rancagua |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Rancagua
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rancagua.
When was the last earthquake in Rancagua, O'Higgins Region?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rancagua on the morning of March 31, 2025 at 08:06 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northeast of Rancagua at a depth of 119km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rancagua 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 Rancagua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region?
In the past 10 years, 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rancagua. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
