Latest earthquakes near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago (also known as Santiago de Chile), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santiago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
Santiago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 147 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago in 2017. A total of 243 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago 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 | 1377 | 93.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 6.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago 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 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 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, 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 Santiago.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago, 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 Santiago.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago 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, Santiago Metropolitan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan?
In the past 10 years, 1478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago. This averages to 148 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
