Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Placilla
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Placilla, Valparaiso, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 71 km (44 mi) SSW of Placilla, on 2026-10-12.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year39
- Last 5 years151
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Placilla
64 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Placilla in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Placilla
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.8 | 23 km SW of San Antonio, Chile | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 34 km | |
| 4.3 | 32 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 31 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Placilla, answered
Was there an earthquake in Placilla today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Placilla in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Placilla?
Over the last five years there were 151 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Placilla, an average of 30 a year. 39 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 29% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Placilla in five years?
A magnitude 6.0 on May 31, 2026, 21:34 UTC, 44 km (27 mi) NW of Placilla, at a depth of 25 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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