Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Penco
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Penco, Biobio, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 72 km (45 mi) NNW of Penco, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year10
- Last 5 years46
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Penco
15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Penco in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Penco
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 62 km NW of Tomé, Chile | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 26 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Penco, answered
Was there an earthquake in Penco today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Penco in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Penco?
Over the last five years there were 46 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Penco, an average of 9.2 a year. 10 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Penco in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Feb 28, 2022, 01:15 UTC, 93 km (58 mi) WSW of Penco, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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