Latest earthquakes near Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chile? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chile, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 30 22:12 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 83 km N from Calama |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 20:41 Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 113 km W from Arica |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 18:18 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 64 km NNW from Viña del Mar |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 30 18:02 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 237 km SE from Calama |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 16:52 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 58 km NNE from Iquique |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 16:20 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 256 km NNE from Santiago |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 14:17 Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 263 km E from Calama |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 14:16 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 139 km NNE from Calama |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 30 13:58 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 188 km SW from Valparaíso |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 10:24 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 243 km ESE from Calama |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 08:09 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 94 km N from Antofagasta |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 07:57 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 48 km NNE from Calama |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 07:25 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 42 km SE from Illapel |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 30 06:49 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 141 km SE from Iquique |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 30 05:17 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 208 km ESE from Arica |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 30 04:31 Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 246 km SE from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 03:13 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 53 km SW from Illapel |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 30 02:43 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 298 km NW from Arica |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 22:16 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 82 km WNW from Coquimbo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 22:01 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 168 km WSW from Santiago |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 21:25 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 167 km WSW from Santiago |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 21:06 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 281 km NE from Santiago |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 20:29 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 107 km E from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 20:17 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 39 km N from Talca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 20:00 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 155 km ENE from Calama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chile
Recent Chile Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chile. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chile and elsewhere.
Mar 25, 2025 07:55PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck 106km from Iquique in Chile.
Mar 24, 2025 01:35AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near La Serena in Chile.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Mar 16, 2025 06:50PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck 272km from San Juan in Argentina.
Mar 6, 2025 01:21PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck near Calama in Chile.
Feb 18, 2025 02:18PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean near Diego de Almagro (Chile).
Chile Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1022 earthquakes per year, or 85 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chile roughly every 8 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chile in 2015. A total of 1851 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chile that year. The strongest had a 8.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chile in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Chile 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 | 9544 | 93.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 598 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 77 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chile
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chile occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 48 kilometers (30 mi) west of Illapel, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chile in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.5 earthquake struck on May 22, 1960 15:11, 97 kilometers (60 mi) west of Temuco. It is the strongest earthquake near Chile 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 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 Chile.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2015 19:54 (Santiago) |
M 8.3 | 48 km W from Illapel |
| Dec 25, 2016 11:22 (Santiago) |
M 7.6 | 41 km SW from Quellón |
| Jul 18, 2024 21:50 (Santiago) |
M 7.4 | 131 km ESE from Calama |
| Sep 16, 2015 20:18 (Santiago) |
M 7.0 | 26 km WNW from Illapel |
| Nov 10, 2015 23:46 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 85 km NW from Coquimbo |
| Nov 10, 2015 22:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 81 km NW from Coquimbo |
| Apr 24, 2017 18:38 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 40 km W from Valparaíso |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 79 km SW from Copiapó |
| Nov 7, 2015 04:31 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 104 km S from Coquimbo |
| May 10, 2022 19:06 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 260 km ESE from Calama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chile
Earthquakes by region of Chile
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Chile.
- Antofagasta
- Araucanía
- Arica y Parinacota
- Atacama
- Aysén
- Biobío
- Coquimbo Region (Coquimbo)
- Los Lagos Region (Los Lagos)
- Los Ríos Region (Los Ríos)
- Magallanes
- Maule Region (Maule)
- O'Higgins Region (O'Higgins)
- Santiago Metropolitan (Metropolitana)
- Tarapacá
- Valparaíso
- Ñuble
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chile.
When was the last earthquake in Chile?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chile on the evening of March 30, 2025 at 22:12 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 83km north of Calama at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chile?
A 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chile on the afternoon of May 22, 1960 at 15:11 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 97km northwest of Temuco at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chile since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chile?
In the past 10 years, 10223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chile. This averages to 1022 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.
