Latest earthquakes near Araucanía, Chile today
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Araucanía Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Araucanía, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Araucanía roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Araucanía in 2015. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Araucanía that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Araucanía in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Araucanía 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 | 398 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Araucanía
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Araucanía occurred on Dec 27, 2020 18:39 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) west-southwest of Temuco, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Araucanía in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 97 kilometers (60 mi) west-southwest of Temuco. It is the strongest earthquake near Araucanía in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Araucanía, 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 Araucanía.
Earthquakes by city in Araucanía
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Araucanía, Chile.
Use this regional Araucanía earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Angol, Villarrica, Pucón, Victoria, Lautaro, Nueva Imperial, Collipulli and Loncoche.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Araucanía.
When was the last earthquake in Araucanía, Chile?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Araucanía on the afternoon of December 3, 2025 at 16:51 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 213km north-northwest of Temuco at a depth of 14km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Araucanía, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Araucanía, Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Araucanía on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 97km northwest of Temuco at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Araucanía since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Araucanía, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Araucanía. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
