Latest earthquakes near Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan today
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Recent Puente Alto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puente Alto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puente Alto and elsewhere.
Feb 12, 2026 10:34AM
On Thursday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Ovalle in Chile.
Puente Alto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1393 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan 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 Puente Alto roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puente Alto in 2017. A total of 234 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puente Alto 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 Puente Alto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Puente Alto 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 | 1302 | 93.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 81 | 5.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puente Alto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puente Alto occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) west-northwest of Puente Alto, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puente Alto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 2015 19:54, 249 kilometers (155 mi) west-northwest of Puente Alto. It is the strongest earthquake near Puente Alto 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 Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan 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 Puente Alto.
Nearest earthquakes from Puente Alto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan. 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 Puente Alto.
When was the last earthquake in Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Puente Alto on the afternoon of May 9, 2026 at 12:27 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north of Puente Alto at a depth of 24km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Puente Alto on the evening of September 16, 2015 at 19:54 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-northwest of Puente Alto at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puente Alto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puente Alto, Santiago Metropolitan?
In the past 10 years, 1393 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puente Alto. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
