Latest earthquakes near Concepción, Biobío today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Concepción, Biobío, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Concepción? If an earthquake is happening right now near Concepción, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours ago (Mar 29 20:17 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 235 km NE from Concepción |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 29 18:43 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 87 km NNW from Concepción |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 14:39 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 128 km S from Concepción |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:20 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 218 km NNW from Concepción |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 19:33 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 249 km NE from Concepción |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:23 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 223 km SW from Concepción |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 20:24 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 154 km NE from Concepción |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 10:11 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 177 km SSW from Concepción |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 246 km NNE from Concepción |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 18:49 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 211 km NNW from Concepción |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 11:49 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 162 km NNE from Concepción |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:02 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 294 km S from Concepción |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 08:21 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 291 km SSE from Concepción |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 35 km W from Concepción |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 23:26 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 103 km S from Concepción |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 219 km NE from Concepción |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 15:53 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 102 km ENE from Concepción |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:03 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 30 km NNE from Concepción |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 01:19 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 144 km SSW from Concepción |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 08:29 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 125 km NE from Concepción |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 19:51 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 117 km NNE from Concepción |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 02:32 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 46 km W from Concepción |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 09:33 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 134 km SSW from Concepción |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 16:40 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 256 km S from Concepción |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 00:22 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 224 km WSW from Concepción |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Concepción
Concepción Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Concepción, Biobío in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Concepción roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Concepción in 2015. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Concepción 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 Concepción in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Concepción 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 | 602 | 90.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 7.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Concepción
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Concepción occurred on Aug 1, 2019 14:28 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northeast of Concepción, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Concepción in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 150 kilometers (93 mi) north-northeast of Concepción. It is the strongest earthquake near Concepción 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 Concepción, Biobío 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 Concepción.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 14:28 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 296 km NNE from Concepción |
| Sep 29, 2019 12:57 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 151 km N from Concepción |
| Jul 16, 2023 23:05 (Santiago) |
M 6.6 | 275 km ESE from Concepción |
| Jun 19, 2015 23:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 86 km NW from Concepción |
| Dec 13, 2024 20:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 267 km NE from Concepción |
| Sep 21, 2021 10:14 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 79 km W from Concepción |
| Mar 30, 2023 14:33 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 135 km NNW from Concepción |
| Nov 4, 2016 13:20 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 264 km NE from Concepción |
| Nov 12, 2022 23:24 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 90 km SW from Concepción |
| Nov 21, 2020 21:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 248 km N from Concepción |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Concepción
Nearest earthquakes from Concepción
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Concepción, Biobío. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2022 08:46 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 10 km ESE from Concepción |
| Apr 3, 2024 10:51 (Santiago) |
M 5.2 | 17 km SE from Concepción |
| Aug 9, 2018 06:18 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 18 km E from Concepción |
| Oct 21, 2023 03:01 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 20 km ESE from Concepción |
| Jun 16, 2020 20:50 (Santiago) |
M 4.8 | 23 km NNW from Concepción |
| Jun 11, 2018 05:25 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 23 km SE from Concepción |
| Oct 22, 2021 22:45 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 25 km ESE from Concepción |
| Feb 25, 2023 13:25 (Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 33 km W from Concepción |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 35 km W from Concepción |
| Aug 28, 2016 01:50 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 35 km W from Concepción |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Concepción
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Concepción.
When was the last earthquake in Concepción, Biobío?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Concepción on the evening of March 29, 2025 at 20:17 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-east of Concepción at a depth of 49km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Concepción, Biobío in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Concepción, Biobío?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Concepción on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 150km south-southwest of Concepción at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Concepción since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Concepción, Biobío?
In the past 10 years, 662 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Concepción. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
