Latest earthquakes near Valparaíso, Chile today
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Recent Valparaíso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valparaíso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valparaíso and elsewhere.
Dec 30, 2024 02:41AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Coquimbo (Chile).
Dec 30, 2024 02:40AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Coquimbo (Chile).
Dec 13, 2024 08:38PM
On Friday Evening a Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck near Curicó in Chile.
Valparaíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valparaíso, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 250 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Valparaíso roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valparaíso in 2015. A total of 924 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valparaíso that year. The strongest had a 8.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valparaíso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Valparaíso 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 | 2292 | 91.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 188 | 7.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valparaíso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valparaíso occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) north of Viña del Mar, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valparaíso in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valparaíso, 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 Valparaíso.
Earthquakes by city in Valparaíso
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valparaíso, Chile.
Use this regional Valparaíso earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villa Alemana, San Antonio, Quillota, San Felipe, Los Andes, Hacienda La Calera, Limache, La Ligua, Cartagena and Llaillay.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valparaíso.
When was the last earthquake in Valparaíso, Chile?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Valparaíso on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 16:05 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east-northeast of Viña del March at a depth of 109km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valparaíso, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valparaíso, Chile?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Valparaíso on the evening of September 16, 2015 at 19:54 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north of Viña del March at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valparaíso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valparaíso, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 2509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valparaíso. This averages to 251 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
