Latest earthquakes near Ñuble, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ñuble, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ñuble? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ñuble, it will show up within minutes.
Ñuble Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ñuble, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ñuble roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ñuble in 2021. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ñuble that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ñuble in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ñuble 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 | 593 | 90.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 8.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ñuble
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ñuble occurred on Aug 1, 2019 14:28 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north of Chillán, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ñuble in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 206 kilometers (128 mi) north of Chillán. It is the strongest earthquake near Ñuble in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ñuble, 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 Ñuble.
Earthquakes by city in Ñuble
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ñuble, Chile.
Use this regional Ñuble earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Carlos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ñuble.
When was the last earthquake in Ñuble, Chile?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ñuble on the morning of July 10, 2026 at 11:24 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-east of Chillán at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ñuble, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ñuble, Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ñuble on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-southwest of Chillán at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ñuble since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ñuble, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ñuble. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
