Latest earthquakes near Valparaíso, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valparaíso, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valparaíso? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valparaíso, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 198 km SSW from Viña del Mar |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 01:14 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 120 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 25 20:58 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 219 km NNE from Viña del Mar |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 18:49 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 290 km SW from Valparaíso |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:49 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 287 km S from Viña del Mar |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:16 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 124 km E from Viña del Mar |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:41 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 221 km E from Viña del Mar |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 20:27 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 299 km E from Quilpué |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 14:38 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 238 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:15 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 250 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:02 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 118 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:13 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 199 km ESE from Quilpué |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:39 Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 228 km NE from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:35 Santiago) |
M 5.2 | 373 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:51 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 232 km NE from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:17 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 167 km E from Viña del Mar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 269 km S from Viña del Mar |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:31 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 256 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 11:39 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 258 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 11:11 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 281 km ENE from Viña del Mar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 09:01 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 96 km SSE from Quilpué |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 14:57 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 44 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 00:23 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 165 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 15:54 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 181 km N from Viña del Mar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:29 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 58 km SE from Viña del Mar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Valparaíso
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.
Mar 24, 2025 01:35AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near La Serena in Chile.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Valparaíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2513 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 251 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 | 2298 | 91.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 186 | 7.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 1.07% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2015 19:54 (Santiago) |
M 8.3 | 162 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Sep 16, 2015 20:18 (Santiago) |
M 7.0 | 163 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Apr 24, 2017 18:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 40 km W from Valparaíso |
| Nov 7, 2015 04:31 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 239 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Aug 1, 2019 14:28 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 148 km SSW from Valparaíso |
| Sep 17, 2015 01:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 169 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Sep 21, 2015 14:40 (Santiago) |
M 6.6 | 145 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Sep 17, 2015 00:55 (Santiago) |
M 6.5 | 239 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Sep 17, 2015 00:55 (Santiago) |
M 6.5 | 178 km N from Viña del Mar |
| Jan 18, 2021 23:46 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 290 km ENE from Viña del Mar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Valparaíso on the night of March 26, 2025 at 02:23 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southwest of Viña del March at a depth of 12km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 2513 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.
