Latest earthquakes near Santiago Metropolitan, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago Metropolitan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago Metropolitan (also known as Metropolitana), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santiago Metropolitan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago Metropolitan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago Metropolitan and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
Santiago Metropolitan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago Metropolitan, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 149 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago Metropolitan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago Metropolitan in 2017. A total of 244 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago Metropolitan 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 Santiago Metropolitan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago Metropolitan 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 | 1396 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 6.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago Metropolitan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago Metropolitan occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) west-northwest of Santiago, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago Metropolitan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 2015 19:54, 231 kilometers (144 mi) west-northwest of Santiago. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago Metropolitan 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 Santiago Metropolitan, 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 Santiago Metropolitan.
Earthquakes by city in Santiago Metropolitan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Use this regional Santiago Metropolitan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Peñaflor, Melipilla, Buin, Talagante, Paine, Lampa, El Monte and Chicureo Abajo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santiago Metropolitan.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago Metropolitan on the morning of January 31, 2026 at 08:46 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of Santiago at a depth of 87km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago Metropolitan, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago Metropolitan, Chile?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago Metropolitan on the evening of September 16, 2015 at 19:54 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north-northwest of Santiago at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santiago Metropolitan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago Metropolitan, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 1498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago Metropolitan. This averages to 150 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
