4.3mb
CL · Place
Earthquake in Santiago today: quakes nearby
Check whether an earthquake was reported near Santiago today. Change the search radius to compare nearby epicentres, magnitudes and depths.
Santiago · CL · GeoNames 3871336 · Search radius: 100 km
—
Latest earthquakes
UpdatedUpdates every minute while this page is visible
No known events in this window
This describes the available catalogue, not an all-clear. Try a longer period or check the latest known event below.
The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
- M 4.3Villa Alhué
- Strongest in 30 days
- M 4.3Villa Alhué
- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 1USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Earthquakes within 100 km of Santiago. Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in mainland Chile time (UTC−4, or UTC−3 in summer).
Earthquake risk in Santiago
A fault on the city’s edge
The San Ramón fault runs along the foot of the Andes on Santiago’s eastern side, beneath districts such as Las Condes and La Reina. Researchers estimate it could produce earthquakes of around magnitude 7; when is unknown.
Great earthquakes from the coast
The strongest shaking felt in Santiago has come from the subduction zone more than 100 km away, including 1985 (M8.0) and the 2010 Maule earthquake (M8.8), which damaged buildings and the airport terminal. Santiago itself is safe from tsunamis.
Major earthquakes
The strongest earthquakes closest to Santiago in the USGS catalogue since 1900:
- 8.0Mw
Valparaíso (Valparaíso)
- Depth 33 km
- 119 km from Santiago
- 8.2Mw
Valparaíso (Valparaíso)
- Depth 35 km
- 137 km from Santiago
- 8.3Mww
Illapel (Coquimbo)
- Depth 22 km
- 231 km from Santiago
Visiting Santiago
Light shaking is common, and locals often carry on calmly; modern towers in Providencia and Las Condes are built to strict seismic codes. If shaking is strong, stay inside, take cover and keep away from windows.
On day trips to Valparaíso or the coast, strong or long shaking means walk to higher ground. The official report comes from the National Seismological Center (CSN).
Frequently asked questions
When was the last earthquake in Santiago?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake within 100 km of Santiago in the catalogue, in Chile time.
Is there a tsunami risk in Santiago?
No. The city lies about 100 km inland and over 500 m above sea level; the coast is at risk.
Are Santiago’s skyscrapers safe in earthquakes?
Modern buildings follow strict Chilean codes and performed comparatively well in 2010; older buildings are more vulnerable.
Latest known event
Latest known event · America/Santiago
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
Santiago · CL · America/Santiago · 4,837,295 · GeoNames 3871336