Latest earthquakes near Viña del Mar, Valparaíso today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Viña del Mar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Viña del Mar, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Viña del Mar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Viña del Mar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Viña del Mar 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.
Viña del Mar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Viña del Mar, Valparaíso in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 247 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Viña del Mar roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Viña del Mar in 2015. A total of 923 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Viña del Mar 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 | 2259 | 91.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 188 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Viña del Mar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Viña del Mar, 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 Viña del Mar.
Nearest earthquakes from Viña del Mar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Viña del Mar, 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 Viña del Mar.
When was the last earthquake in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Viña del Mar on the night of January 19, 2025 at 03:39 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 173km west-northwest of Viña del March at a depth of 10km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Viña del Mar, Valparaíso in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Viña del Mar, Valparaíso?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Viña del Mar, Valparaíso?
In the past 10 years, 2476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Viña del Mar. This averages to 248 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
