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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Santiago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 10, 2024 09:14
(Santiago)
M 3.6 153 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 10, 2024 06:30
(Santiago)
M 2.9 96 km NNE
from Santiago
Dec 10, 2024 06:05
(Santiago)
M 2.5 188 km W
from Santiago
Dec 10, 2024 06:01
(Santiago)
M 2.7 211 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 10, 2024 02:46
(Santiago)
M 2.5 284 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 19:20
(Santiago)
M 3.4 46 km NE
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 18:23
(Santiago)
M 2.9 144 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 13:28
(Santiago)
M 3.4 181 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 12:17
(Santiago)
M 3.2 256 km NE
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 11:45
(Santiago)
M 2.6 88 km NE
from Santiago
Dec 9, 2024 07:20
(Santiago)
M 4.0 188 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 8, 2024 20:18
(Santiago)
M 2.6 171 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 8, 2024 19:18
(Santiago)
M 3.2 175 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 8, 2024 17:59
(Santiago)
M 3.3 170 km SW
from Santiago
Dec 8, 2024 02:38
(Santiago)
M 3.5 188 km WSW
from Santiago
Dec 8, 2024 00:40
(Santiago)
M 3.0 140 km N
from Santiago
Dec 7, 2024 13:25
(Santiago)
M 3.1 220 km NNW
from Santiago
Dec 7, 2024 05:38
(Santiago)
M 2.6 151 km N
from Santiago
Dec 7, 2024 03:53
(Santiago)
M 3.8 168 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 6, 2024 22:24
(Santiago)
M 3.5 161 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 6, 2024 22:22
(Santiago)
M 3.9 171 km NW
from Santiago
Dec 6, 2024 15:00
(Santiago)
M 4.1 222 km ENE
from Santiago
Dec 5, 2024 21:08
(Santiago)
M 4.2 182 km E
from Santiago
Dec 5, 2024 15:10
(Santiago)
M 3.1 240 km NNE
from Santiago
Dec 5, 2024 08:21
(Santiago)
M 3.8 259 km NNW
from Santiago

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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.

Santiago Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
197 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 10, 2024 09:14

Average

A total of 1974 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 197 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago in 2015. A total of 612 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago that year. The strongest had a 8.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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 9 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Santiago (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1798 91.08%
Mag. 5 151 7.65%
Mag. 6 23 1.17%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 1 0.05%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Santiago

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) north-northwest of Santiago, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago in the list below.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Santiago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 16, 2015 19:54
(Santiago)
M 8.3 231 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 16, 2015 20:18
(Santiago)
M 7.0 223 km NNW
from Santiago
Apr 24, 2017 18:38
(Santiago)
M 6.9 139 km WNW
from Santiago
Aug 1, 2019 14:28
(Santiago)
M 6.8 176 km WSW
from Santiago
Nov 7, 2015 04:31
(Santiago)
M 6.8 296 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 17, 2015 01:10
(Santiago)
M 6.7 241 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 21, 2015 14:40
(Santiago)
M 6.6 204 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 17, 2015 00:55
(Santiago)
M 6.5 292 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 17, 2015 00:55
(Santiago)
M 6.5 246 km NNW
from Santiago
Sep 16, 2015 19:59
(Santiago)
M 6.4 229 km NNW
from Santiago

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Santiago.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 21, 2020 18:31
(Santiago)
M 4.4 13 km SW
from Santiago
Jan 13, 2015 12:12
(Santiago)
M 4.2 14 km N
from Santiago
Mar 3, 2022 01:56
(Santiago)
M 4.4 19 km ESE
from Santiago
Aug 29, 2022 09:17
(Santiago)
M 4.1 18 km SW
from Santiago
Aug 24, 2023 02:36
(Santiago)
M 4.1 20 km WSW
from Santiago
Oct 19, 2015 11:37
(Santiago)
M 4.7 21 km W
from Santiago
Nov 8, 2022 05:51
(Santiago)
M 5.0 25 km SSW
from Santiago
Oct 9, 2020 03:02
(Santiago)
M 4.2 24 km NW
from Santiago
Apr 21, 2021 17:55
(Santiago)
M 4.2 26 km N
from Santiago
Jan 12, 2017 09:57
(Santiago)
M 4.4 27 km SSE
from Santiago

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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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago on the morning of December 10, 2024 at 09:14 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 153km northwest of Santiago at a depth of 34km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 1974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.