Latest earthquakes near Maule Region, Chile today

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List of latest earthquakes near Maule Region.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 10, 2024 09:14
(Santiago)
M 3.6 275 km NNW
from Curicó
Dec 10, 2024 06:30
(Santiago)
M 2.9 272 km NNE
from Curicó
Dec 10, 2024 06:05
(Santiago)
M 2.5 200 km NW
from Curicó
Dec 9, 2024 19:20
(Santiago)
M 3.4 282 km NNE
from Talca
Dec 9, 2024 18:23
(Santiago)
M 2.9 292 km N
from Curicó
Dec 9, 2024 11:45
(Santiago)
M 2.6 255 km NNE
from Curicó
Dec 8, 2024 17:59
(Santiago)
M 3.3 61 km NW
from Curicó
Dec 8, 2024 02:38
(Santiago)
M 3.5 195 km NNW
from Talca
Dec 6, 2024 20:06
(Santiago)
M 3.6 239 km S
from Talca
Dec 5, 2024 21:08
(Santiago)
M 4.2 287 km NE
from Curicó
Dec 4, 2024 20:48
(Santiago)
M 2.7 234 km SSW
from Talca
Dec 3, 2024 22:25
(Santiago)
M 3.2 237 km SSW
from Talca
Dec 3, 2024 22:24
(Santiago)
M 3.2 291 km NE
from Curicó
Dec 3, 2024 16:37
(Santiago)
M 2.6 39 km ESE
from Talca
Dec 3, 2024 15:53
(Santiago)
M 2.8 42 km NNE
from Curicó
Dec 3, 2024 07:09
(Santiago)
M 2.9 219 km NW
from Talca
Dec 1, 2024 21:00
(Santiago)
M 2.6 185 km NNW
from Curicó
Dec 1, 2024 15:03
(Santiago)
M 2.7 77 km NE
from Curicó
Nov 30, 2024 16:10
(Santiago)
M 3.3 172 km NNW
from Curicó
Nov 30, 2024 10:33
(Santiago)
M 3.0 259 km N
from Curicó
Nov 30, 2024 10:30
(Santiago)
M 3.1 285 km NNE
from Talca
Nov 30, 2024 10:22
(Santiago)
M 2.9 273 km NNE
from Talca
Nov 29, 2024 19:41
(Santiago)
M 3.0 209 km SSW
from Talca
Nov 29, 2024 15:17
(Santiago)
M 2.8 276 km N
from Curicó
Nov 29, 2024 00:07
(Santiago)
M 3.4 281 km NNE
from Talca

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Maule Region

Maule Region Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
110 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 10, 2024 09:14

Average

A total of 1107 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 110 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Maule Region with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Maule Region (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1002 90.51%
Mag. 5 92 8.31%
Mag. 6 13 1.17%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Apr 24, 2017 18:38.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.8
On Feb 27, 2010 03:34.

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.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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
Nov 4, 2016 13:20
(Santiago)
M 6.3 22 km SE
from Curicó
Mar 30, 2023 14:33
(Santiago)
M 6.3 169 km W
from Talca
Nov 12, 2022 23:24
(Santiago)
M 6.2 290 km SW
from Talca
Mar 18, 2015 15:27
(Santiago)
M 6.2 185 km WSW
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Maule Region on the morning of December 10, 2024 at 09:14 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northwest of Curicó at a depth of 34km 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, 1107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maule Region. This averages to 111 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.