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.
Recent Biobío Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Biobío. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Biobío and elsewhere.
May 9, 2026 10:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Cañete in Chile.
Biobío Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 651 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 65 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 2017. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Biobío that year. The strongest had a 5.9 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 | 596 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 6.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.54% |
| 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 126 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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Biobío on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 16:36 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Talcahuano at a depth of 99km under land. 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, 651 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Biobío. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
