Latest earthquakes near Maule Region, Chile today
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Recent Maule Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maule Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maule Region and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 10:51AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Chiguayante in Chile on Wednesday Morning.
Maule Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1149 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 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 | 1038 | 90.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 97 | 8.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 1.22% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maule Region on the night of May 3, 2024 at 00:47 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-northeast of Talca at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maule Region. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
