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.
Feb 12, 2026 10:34AM
On Thursday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Ovalle in Chile.
Valparaíso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1691 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 169 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Valparaíso roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valparaíso in 2016. A total of 289 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valparaíso that year. The strongest had a 6.3 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 7 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 | 1572 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 6.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 40 kilometers (25 mi) west of Valparaíso, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valparaíso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 2015 19:54, 162 kilometers (101 mi) west of Viña del Mar. It is the strongest earthquake near Valparaíso 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 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Valparaíso on the evening of February 18, 2026 at 21:08 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north of Viña del March at a depth of 29km 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, 1691 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valparaíso. This averages to 169 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
