Latest earthquakes near Talca, Maule Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Talca, Maule Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Talca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Talca, it will show up within minutes.
Talca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Talca, Maule Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Talca roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Talca in 2017. A total of 184 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Talca 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 Talca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Talca 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 | 806 | 89.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 9.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 1.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Talca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Talca 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 Talca 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 Talca 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 Talca, 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 Talca.
Nearest earthquakes from Talca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Talca, 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 Talca.
When was the last earthquake in Talca, Maule Region?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Talca on the evening of April 21, 2025 at 18:07 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 73km north of Talca at a depth of 56km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Talca, Maule Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Talca, Maule Region?
A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Talca 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 Talca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Talca, Maule Region?
In the past 10 years, 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Talca. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
