Latest earthquakes near Chillán, Ñuble today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chillán, Ñuble, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chillán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chillán, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chillán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chillán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chillán and elsewhere.
May 9, 2026 10:34PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Cañete in Chile.
Chillán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chillán, Ñuble 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 Chillán roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chillán in 2021. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chillán 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 Chillán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chillán 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 | 595 | 90.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 8.05% |
| 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 Chillán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chillán 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 Chillán 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 Chillán 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 Chillán, Ñuble 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 Chillán.
Nearest earthquakes from Chillán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chillán, Ñuble. 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 Chillán.
When was the last earthquake in Chillán, Ñuble?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chillán on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 16:36 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-east of Chillán at a depth of 99km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chillán, Ñuble in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chillán, Ñuble?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chillán 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 Chillán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chillán, Ñuble?
In the past 10 years, 658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chillán. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
