Latest quakes in or near Araucania, Chile - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 4.5 earthquake 20 km S of Loncoche - Chile - |
Strongest since 2024 | Mag. 5.2 20 km southeast of Concepcion - Biobio, Chile - Apr 3, 2024 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 5
- 3 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 8 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 11 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 1 quake below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Apr 24, 11:10 am (Santiago) | 4.5 77 km | 11 km (6.8 mi) to the SW | 20 km S of Loncoche, Chile I FELT IT - 10 reports | Info | |
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 22, 10:21 pm (Santiago) | 2.6 57 km | 2 km (1.2 mi) to the NW | 21 km southwest of Los Angeles, Biobio, Chile | Info | |
Saturday, April 20, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 20, 03:23 pm (Salta) | 4.2 140 km | 93 km (58 mi) to the NE | 39 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina I FELT IT | Info | |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 17, 10:01 am (GMT -5) | 3.1 37 km | 81 km (50 mi) to the NW | South Pacific Ocean, 34 km northwest of Lebu, Arauco, Biobio, Chile I FELT IT | Info | |
Apr 17, 10:55 am (Santiago) | 3.9 34 km | 69 km (43 mi) to the NW | 21 km al O de Lebu 1 report | Info | |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 16, 03:33 am (Santiago) | 2.5 35 km | 71 km (44 mi) to the NW | Chile: 21 km al SE de Concepción | Info | |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 11, 07:04 am (Santiago) | 3.0 75 km | 40 km (25 mi) to the N | 16 km northeast of Los Angeles, Biobio, Chile | Info | |
Monday, April 8, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 8, 12:18 am (Santiago) | 2.5 119 km | 42 km (26 mi) to the N | 67 km east of Los Angeles, Biobio, Chile | Info | |
Sunday, April 7, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 6, 09:49 pm (Salta) | 2.6 131 km | 91 km (57 mi) to the NE | NEUQUEN (Argentina) | Info | |
Saturday, April 6, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 6, 09:51 am (Santiago) | 2.5 96 km | Chile: 37 km al E de Victoria | Info | ||
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 3, 09:51 am (Santiago) | 5.2 36 km | 69 km (43 mi) to the NW | 12 km ESE of Chiguayante, Chile 45 reports | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.1 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 10.4 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.8 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.3 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 8.6 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 17.7 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 59 quakes per year (or 4.9 quakes per month)
- Mag. 2 or higher: 80 quakes per year (or 6.7 quakes per month)
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Araucania Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Araucania, Chile?
Araucania has a very high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 74 quakes on average per year in or near Araucania, Chile. Araucania has had at least 3 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 40 to 45 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Araucania, Chile?
On average, Araucania has about 59 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year (Mag 4+: 17.8 quakes per year, Mag 5+: 8.6 quakes per year).
+When was the latest earthquake in Araucania?
The last earthquake in Araucania occurred 2 days ago and had a magnitude of 4.5:
A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 62 km (39 mi) away from Valdivia, Los Rios, Chile, in the morning of Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 at 11.10 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -4). The quake had a moderate depth of 77 km (48 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.
+How many quakes were there in Araucania since 2024?
Since 2024, Araucania has been shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 5.2, 3 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 8 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 11 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Araucania since 2024?
The strongest earthquake in Araucania since 2024 had a magnitude of 5.2 and occurred 3 weeks ago:
A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 20 km (13 mi) away from Concepcion, Biobio, Chile, in the morning of Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024 at 9.51 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -4). The quake had a shallow depth of 36 km (22 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
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