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.
Recent Rancagua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rancagua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rancagua and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 11:20PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Ovalle (Chile).
Rancagua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1396 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 139 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 | 1275 | 91.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 1.0% |
| 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.
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.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rancagua on the night of May 20, 2025 at 01:01 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 108km north-northwest of Rancagua at a depth of 49km 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, 1396 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rancagua. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
