Latest earthquakes near Los Ángeles, Biobío today
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Recent Los Ángeles Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Los Ángeles. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Los Ángeles and elsewhere.
May 9, 2026 10:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Cañete in Chile.
Los Ángeles Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Ángeles, Biobío in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Los Ángeles roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Los Ángeles in 2017. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Ángeles 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 Los Ángeles in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Los Ángeles 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 | 512 | 91.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Los Ángeles
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Ángeles occurred on Sep 29, 2019 12:57 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Los Ángeles, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Ángeles in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-northwest of Los Ángeles. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Ángeles 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 Los Ángeles, 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 Los Ángeles.
Nearest earthquakes from Los Ángeles
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Los Ángeles, 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 Los Ángeles.
When was the last earthquake in Los Ángeles, Biobío?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ángeles on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 16:36 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Los Ángeles at a depth of 99km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Ángeles, Biobío in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Ángeles, Biobío?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Ángeles on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 119km southwest of Los Ángeles at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Los Ángeles since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Ángeles, Biobío?
In the past 10 years, 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Ángeles. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
