Latest earthquakes near Talcahuano, Biobío today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Talcahuano, Biobío, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Talcahuano? If an earthquake is happening right now near Talcahuano, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours ago (Mar 29 20:17 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 229 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 29 18:43 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 74 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 14:39 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 140 km S from Talcahuano |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:20 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 205 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 19:33 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 246 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:23 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 225 km SW from Talcahuano |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 20:24 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 152 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 10:11 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 185 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 238 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 18:49 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 199 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 11:49 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 155 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 34 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 23:26 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 114 km S from Talcahuano |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 216 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 15:53 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 106 km E from Talcahuano |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:03 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 24 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 01:19 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 154 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 08:29 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 123 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 19:51 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 111 km NE from Talcahuano |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 02:32 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 40 km W from Talcahuano |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 09:33 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 143 km SSW from Talcahuano |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 16:40 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 267 km S from Talcahuano |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 00:22 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 221 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 19:39 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 129 km ESE from Talcahuano |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 07:37 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 60 km NNW from Talcahuano |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Talcahuano
Talcahuano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Talcahuano, Biobío in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Talcahuano roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Talcahuano in 2015. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Talcahuano 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 Talcahuano in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Talcahuano 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 | 609 | 90.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 7.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Talcahuano
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Talcahuano 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 Talcahuano 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 Talcahuano 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 Talcahuano, 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 Talcahuano.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 287 km SE from Talcahuano |
| Dec 13, 2024 20:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 265 km NE from Talcahuano |
| Jun 19, 2015 23:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 74 km WNW 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 Talcahuano
Nearest earthquakes from Talcahuano
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Talcahuano, Biobío. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2020 20:50 (Santiago) |
M 4.8 | 10 km NNW from Talcahuano |
| Jul 30, 2022 08:46 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 22 km SE from Talcahuano |
| Aug 9, 2018 06:18 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 27 km ESE from Talcahuano |
| Apr 3, 2024 10:51 (Santiago) |
M 5.2 | 30 km SSE from Talcahuano |
| Oct 21, 2023 03:01 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 31 km SE from Talcahuano |
| Feb 25, 2023 13:25 (Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 31 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 34 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| Aug 28, 2016 01:50 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 33 km WSW from Talcahuano |
| May 7, 2022 02:12 (Santiago) |
M 4.5 | 32 km NNE from Talcahuano |
| Jun 11, 2018 05:25 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 35 km SE from Talcahuano |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Talcahuano
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Talcahuano.
When was the last earthquake in Talcahuano, Biobío?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Talcahuano on the evening of March 29, 2025 at 20:17 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-east of Talcahuano at a depth of 49km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Talcahuano, Biobío in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Talcahuano, Biobío?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Talcahuano 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 Talcahuano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Talcahuano, Biobío?
In the past 10 years, 670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Talcahuano. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
