Latest earthquakes near Temuco, Araucanía today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Temuco, Araucanía, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Temuco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Temuco, it will show up within minutes.
Temuco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 432 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Temuco, Araucanía in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Temuco roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Temuco in 2021. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Temuco 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 Temuco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Temuco 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 | 401 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Temuco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Temuco 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 Temuco 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 Temuco 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 Temuco, Araucanía 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 Temuco.
Nearest earthquakes from Temuco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Temuco, Araucanía. 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 Temuco.
When was the last earthquake in Temuco, Araucanía?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Temuco on the night of January 7, 2026 at 05:03 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northeast of Temuco at a depth of 91km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Temuco, Araucanía in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Temuco, Araucanía?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Temuco 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 Temuco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Temuco, Araucanía?
In the past 10 years, 432 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Temuco. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
