Latest earthquakes near Curicó, Maule Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Curicó, Maule Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Curicó? If an earthquake is happening right now near Curicó, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Curicó Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Curicó. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Curicó and elsewhere.
Aug 18, 2024 07:31PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Talcahuano (Chile) on Sunday Evening.
Curicó Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1042 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Curicó, Maule Region 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 Curicó roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Curicó in 2017. A total of 196 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Curicó 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 Curicó in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Curicó 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 | 940 | 90.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 8.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Curicó
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Curicó occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-northwest of Curicó, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Curicó in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.8 earthquake struck on Feb 27, 2010 03:34, 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-northwest of Curicó. It is the strongest earthquake near Curicó 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 Curicó, Maule Region 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 Curicó.
Nearest earthquakes from Curicó
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Curicó, Maule Region. 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 Curicó.
When was the last earthquake in Curicó, Maule Region?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Curicó on the morning of September 7, 2024 at 09:04 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 91km north-east of Curicó at a depth of 114km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Curicó, Maule Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Curicó, Maule Region?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Curicó on the night of February 27, 2010 at 03:34 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 196km southwest of Curicó at a depth of 23km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Curicó since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Curicó, Maule Region?
In the past 10 years, 1042 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Curicó. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
