Latest earthquakes near Maule Region, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maule Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maule Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maule Region (also known as Maule), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 26 16:20 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 296 km NNW from Curicó |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 02:23 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 85 km NNW from Talca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 18:49 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 192 km WNW from Talca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:49 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 48 km WSW from Talca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:16 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 257 km NNE from Curicó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:41 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 298 km NE from Curicó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:13 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 261 km NE from Talca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 00:37 Santiago) |
M 4.6 | 228 km SW from Talca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:26 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 294 km SSW from Talca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:17 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 289 km NE from Talca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 30 km E from Talca |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 15:53 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 135 km S from Talca |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 09:01 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 128 km N from Curicó |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 14:57 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 263 km N from Curicó |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 07:03 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 171 km SW from Talca |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:29 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 186 km N from Curicó |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:03 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 163 km NNE from Curicó |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 10:25 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 170 km NNW from Talca |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:29 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 81 km SSW from Talca |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 19:51 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 85 km SW from Talca |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 08:56 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 185 km NNW from Talca |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:40 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 257 km NNW from Curicó |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 02:32 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 227 km SW from Talca |
| 10 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 283 km N from Curicó |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 04:02 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 180 km NNW from Talca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Maule Region
Maule Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1048 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maule Region, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Maule Region roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maule Region in 2017. A total of 206 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maule Region that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maule Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Maule Region 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 | 948 | 90.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 8.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maule Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maule Region occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north of Talca, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maule Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Feb 27, 2010 03:34, 136 kilometers (85 mi) north of Talca. It is the strongest earthquake near Maule Region 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 Maule Region, Chile 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 Maule Region.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2017 18:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 268 km N from Talca |
| Aug 1, 2019 14:28 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 145 km NNW from Talca |
| Sep 29, 2019 12:57 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 137 km W from Talca |
| Dec 13, 2024 20:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 61 km SE from Curicó |
| Jun 19, 2015 23:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 220 km WSW from Talca |
| Sep 21, 2021 10:14 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 254 km SW from Talca |
| Mar 30, 2023 14:33 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 169 km W from Talca |
| Nov 4, 2016 13:20 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 22 km SE from Curicó |
| Nov 12, 2022 23:24 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 290 km SW from Talca |
| Nov 21, 2020 21:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 158 km NW from Talca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Maule Region
Earthquakes by city in Maule Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maule Region, Chile.
Use this regional Maule Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Linares, Constitución, Cauquenes, Molina, Parral and San Javier.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maule Region.
When was the last earthquake in Maule Region, Chile?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maule Region on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 16:20 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-northwest of Curicó at a depth of 36km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maule Region, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maule Region, Chile?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Maule Region on the night of February 27, 2010 at 03:34 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 136km southwest of Talca at a depth of 23km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maule Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maule Region, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 1048 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maule Region. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
