Latest earthquakes near Biobío, Chile today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 03:43
(Santiago)
M 3.1 41 km E
from Los Ángeles
Nov 26, 2023 03:57
(Santiago)
M 3.4 264 km NE
from Talcahuano
Nov 25, 2023 06:24
(Santiago)
M 2.9 155 km NE
from Talcahuano
Nov 24, 2023 15:46
(Santiago)
M 4.0 182 km NE
from Talcahuano
Nov 24, 2023 08:21
(Santiago)
M 3.0 100 km WSW
from Talcahuano
Nov 23, 2023 23:30
(Santiago)
M 3.1 194 km SSE
from Los Ángeles
Nov 23, 2023 07:58
(Santiago)
M 3.7 281 km S
from Los Ángeles
Nov 23, 2023 02:14
(Santiago)
M 2.7 176 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Nov 21, 2023 12:01
(Santiago)
M 3.1 132 km SSW
from Los Ángeles
Nov 20, 2023 07:21
(Santiago)
M 2.8 222 km SW
from Talcahuano
Nov 19, 2023 20:17
(Santiago)
M 3.6 273 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Nov 18, 2023 16:07
(Santiago)
M 4.1 219 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Nov 17, 2023 22:58
(Santiago)
M 2.6 178 km SSW
from Los Ángeles
Nov 17, 2023 11:03
(Santiago)
M 3.0 184 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Nov 15, 2023 15:03
(Santiago)
M 3.0 131 km S
from Los Ángeles
Nov 15, 2023 12:04
(Santiago)
M 3.7 227 km ENE
from Talcahuano
Nov 14, 2023 22:40
(Santiago)
M 4.0 156 km ENE
from Los Ángeles
Nov 13, 2023 01:56
(Santiago)
M 2.8 130 km E
from Talcahuano
Nov 12, 2023 08:44
(Santiago)
M 4.2 242 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Nov 12, 2023 04:26
(Santiago)
M 2.9 177 km ENE
from Talcahuano
Nov 11, 2023 23:22
(Santiago)
M 2.7 112 km WSW
from Talcahuano
Nov 11, 2023 04:03
(Santiago)
M 4.4 240 km NE
from Talcahuano
Nov 10, 2023 22:59
(Santiago)
M 3.1 184 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Nov 10, 2023 09:18
(Santiago)
M 3.2 287 km S
from Los Ángeles
Nov 8, 2023 04:33
(Santiago)
M 2.8 59 km WSW
from Talcahuano

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Recent Biobío Earthquake News

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Biobío Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
78 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 28, 2023 03:43

Average

A total of 782 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 78 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Biobío roughly every 4 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Biobío with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Biobío (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 717 91.69%
Mag. 5 54 6.91%
Mag. 6 11 1.41%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Biobío

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Aug 1, 2019 14:28.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.5
On May 22, 1960 15:11.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Sep 21, 2021 10:14
(Santiago)
M 6.4 73 km W
from Talcahuano
Jun 19, 2015 23:10
(Santiago)
M 6.4 74 km WNW
from Talcahuano
Nov 4, 2016 13:20
(Santiago)
M 6.3 260 km NE
from Talcahuano
Mar 30, 2023 14:33
(Santiago)
M 6.3 123 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Mar 18, 2015 15:27
(Santiago)
M 6.2 77 km NNW
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Biobío.

When was the last earthquake in Biobío, Chile?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Biobío on the night of November 28, 2023 at 03:43 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 41km east of Los Ángeles at a depth of 130km 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, 782 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Biobío. This averages to 78 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.