Latest earthquakes near Talcahuano, Biobío today
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Recent Talcahuano Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Talcahuano. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Talcahuano and elsewhere.
May 9, 2026 10:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Cañete in Chile.
Talcahuano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 619 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 61 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 2017. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Talcahuano 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 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 | 565 | 91.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 7.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.62% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Talcahuano.
When was the last earthquake in Talcahuano, Biobío?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Talcahuano on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 16:36 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Talcahuano at a depth of 99km 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, 619 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Talcahuano. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
