Latest earthquakes near Biobío, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Biobío, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Biobío? If an earthquake is happening right now near Biobío, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 238 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 25 18:49 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 199 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 11:49 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 155 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:02 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 224 km S from Los Ángeles |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:21 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 212 km S from Los Ángeles |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 34 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:26 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 85 km WSW from Los Ángeles |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 216 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 15:53 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 106 km E from Talcahuano |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 07:03 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 24 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 01:19 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 154 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:29 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 123 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 19:51 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 111 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 18:02 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 234 km S from Los Ángeles |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:32 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 40 km W from Talcahuano |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 09:33 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 143 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| 10 days ago (Mar 15 16:40 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 267 km S from Talcahuano |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 00:22 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 221 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| 12 days ago (Mar 13 19:39 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 48 km ENE from Los Ángeles |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 07:37 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 60 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 05:15 Santiago) |
M 3.9 | 63 km NW from Talcahuano |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 05:17 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 217 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 15 days ago (Mar 10 16:51 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 274 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| 15 days ago (Mar 10 16:44 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 248 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 00:27 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 268 km S from Talcahuano |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Biobío
Biobío Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Biobío, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Biobío roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Biobío in 2015. A total of 135 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Biobío 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 Biobío in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Biobío 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 | 641 | 91.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 7.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Biobío
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Biobío occurred on Aug 1, 2019 14:28 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-northeast of Talcahuano, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Biobío in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 160 kilometers (99 mi) north-northeast of Talcahuano. It is the strongest earthquake near Biobío 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 Biobío, 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 Biobío.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 14:28 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 286 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| Sep 29, 2019 12:57 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 139 km N from Talcahuano |
| Jul 16, 2023 23:05 (Santiago) |
M 6.6 | 186 km ESE from Los Ángeles |
| Jun 19, 2015 23:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 74 km WNW from Talcahuano |
| Sep 21, 2021 10:14 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 73 km W from Talcahuano |
| Dec 13, 2024 20:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 265 km NE from Talcahuano |
| Mar 30, 2023 14:33 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 123 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| Nov 4, 2016 13:20 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 260 km NE from Talcahuano |
| Nov 12, 2022 23:24 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 96 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| Nov 21, 2020 21:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 237 km N from Talcahuano |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Biobío
Earthquakes by city in Biobío
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Biobío, Chile.
Use this regional Biobío earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Coronel, Chiguayante, Lota, Tomé, Penco, Curanilahue, Arauco, Lebu, Mulchén, Nacimiento, Cañete, Cabrero and Laja.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Biobío.
When was the last earthquake in Biobío, Chile?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Biobío on the night of March 26, 2025 at 02:23 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-northeast of Talcahuano at a depth of 12km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Biobío, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Biobío, Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Biobío on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south of Talcahuano at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Biobío since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Biobío, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Biobío. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
