Latest earthquakes near Concepción, Biobío today
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Recent Concepción Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Concepción. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Concepción and elsewhere.
May 9, 2026 10:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Cañete in Chile.
Concepción Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 613 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 61 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 2017. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Concepción 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 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 | 560 | 91.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 7.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.63% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Concepción.
When was the last earthquake in Concepción, Biobío?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Concepción on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 16:36 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-east of Concepción at a depth of 99km 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, 613 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Concepción. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
