Latest earthquakes near Biobío, Chile today

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List of latest earthquakes near Biobío.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 21, 2025 18:07
(Santiago)
M 3.4 248 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Apr 20, 2025 23:39
(Santiago)
M 3.3 113 km WSW
from Talcahuano
Apr 20, 2025 22:06
(Santiago)
M 3.3 233 km S
from Los Ángeles
Apr 20, 2025 14:18
(Santiago)
M 3.1 252 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Apr 20, 2025 12:39
(Santiago)
M 3.0 242 km N
from Talcahuano
Apr 18, 2025 12:50
(Santiago)
M 5.1 230 km SSW
from Talcahuano
Apr 17, 2025 23:59
(Santiago)
M 4.7 196 km E
from Talcahuano
Apr 17, 2025 21:10
(Santiago)
M 2.7 203 km SW
from Talcahuano
Apr 17, 2025 08:30
(Santiago)
M 2.6 112 km ENE
from Los Ángeles
Apr 17, 2025 01:33
(Santiago)
M 3.3 75 km NE
from Talcahuano
Apr 16, 2025 03:33
(Santiago)
M 3.7 293 km ENE
from Talcahuano
Apr 14, 2025 19:46
(Santiago)
M 3.4 206 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Apr 13, 2025 19:56
(Santiago)
M 2.9 246 km NE
from Talcahuano
Apr 13, 2025 14:53
(Santiago)
M 3.1 257 km NE
from Talcahuano
Apr 12, 2025 06:55
(Santiago)
M 2.6 279 km SW
from Talcahuano
Apr 11, 2025 17:16
(Santiago)
M 2.5 249 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Apr 11, 2025 00:27
(Santiago)
M 2.5 265 km S
from Talcahuano
Apr 9, 2025 11:59
(Santiago)
M 2.6 9 km SSE
from Concepción
Apr 8, 2025 20:58
(Santiago)
M 4.5 195 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Apr 8, 2025 11:33
(Santiago)
M 2.7 190 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Apr 8, 2025 02:20
(Santiago)
M 2.6 215 km NNE
from Talcahuano
Apr 5, 2025 21:01
(Santiago)
M 3.2 47 km SSW
from Los Ángeles
Apr 4, 2025 05:52
(Santiago)
M 3.2 117 km ENE
from Talcahuano
Apr 4, 2025 03:50
(Santiago)
M 2.6 171 km S
from Los Ángeles
Apr 3, 2025 13:39
(Santiago)
M 2.6 140 km NW
from Talcahuano

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Biobío

Biobío Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
69 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Apr 21, 2025 18:07

Average

A total of 699 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 69 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.

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. 4 636 90.99%
Mag. 5 52 7.44%
Mag. 6 11 1.57%
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 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.

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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
Jun 19, 2015 23:10
(Santiago)
M 6.4 74 km WNW
from Talcahuano
Dec 13, 2024 20:38
(Santiago)
M 6.4 265 km NE
from Talcahuano
Sep 21, 2021 10:14
(Santiago)
M 6.4 73 km W
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Biobío on the evening of April 21, 2025 at 18:07 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-northeast of Talcahuano at a depth of 56km 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, 699 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.