Latest earthquakes near Quilpué, Valparaíso today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quilpué, Valparaíso, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quilpué? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quilpué, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Quilpué Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quilpué. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quilpué and elsewhere.
Feb 12, 2026 10:34AM
On Thursday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Ovalle in Chile.
Quilpué Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quilpué, Valparaíso in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 162 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quilpué roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quilpué in 2016. A total of 280 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quilpué 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 Quilpué in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Quilpué 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 | 1518 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 6.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quilpué
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quilpué occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 58 kilometers (36 mi) west of Quilpué, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quilpué in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 2015 19:54, 165 kilometers (103 mi) west of Quilpué. It is the strongest earthquake near Quilpué 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 Quilpué, Valparaíso 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 Quilpué.
Nearest earthquakes from Quilpué
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quilpué, Valparaíso. 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 Quilpué.
When was the last earthquake in Quilpué, Valparaíso?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Quilpué on the afternoon of May 9, 2026 at 12:27 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 212km north of Quilpué at a depth of 24km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quilpué, Valparaíso in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quilpué, Valparaíso?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quilpué on the evening of September 16, 2015 at 19:54 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north of Quilpué at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quilpué since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quilpué, Valparaíso?
In the past 10 years, 1629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quilpué. This averages to 163 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
