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List of latest earthquakes near Chile.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 3, 2023 07:16
(Santiago)
M 3.0 265 km SE
from Calama
Oct 2, 2023 18:04
(Santiago)
M 4.4 108 km NNW
from Talcahuano
Oct 2, 2023 13:24
(Santiago)
M 4.5 74 km NNE
from Calama
Oct 2, 2023 11:18
(Santiago)
M 3.0 176 km ENE
from Calama
Oct 2, 2023 06:07
(Santiago)
M 3.0 269 km SE
from Calama
Oct 2, 2023 05:40
(Santiago)
M 3.0 295 km E
from Illapel
Oct 2, 2023 00:14
(Santiago)
M 3.4 262 km SE
from Calama
Oct 1, 2023 22:03
(Santiago)
M 4.0 141 km N
from La Serena
Oct 1, 2023 19:13
(Santiago)
M 4.4 279 km SE
from Calama
Oct 1, 2023 13:16
(Santiago)
M 3.1 167 km SE
from Talca
Oct 1, 2023 07:55
(Santiago)
M 3.4 263 km SE
from Calama
Oct 1, 2023 07:35
(Santiago)
M 3.2 246 km SE
from Calama
Oct 1, 2023 03:52
(Santiago)
M 3.3 225 km ESE
from Calama
Oct 1, 2023 03:25
(Santiago)
M 3.0 266 km NE
from Santiago
Oct 1, 2023 01:27
(Santiago)
M 3.0 218 km NE
from Santiago
Oct 1, 2023 01:27
(Santiago)
M 3.0 234 km ENE
from Calama
Sep 30, 2023 18:28
(Santiago)
M 4.4 235 km E
from Iquique
Sep 30, 2023 15:43
(Santiago)
M 3.1 299 km ESE
from La Serena
Sep 30, 2023 14:53
(Santiago)
M 4.2 103 km NNW
from Viña del Mar
Sep 30, 2023 14:44
(Santiago)
M 4.3 180 km W
from Santiago
Sep 30, 2023 06:24
(Santiago)
M 3.0 185 km NNE
from Santiago
Sep 30, 2023 05:49
(Santiago)
M 3.8 281 km SE
from Calama
Sep 30, 2023 02:14
(Santiago)
M 4.5 261 km SE
from Calama
Sep 29, 2023 22:21
(Santiago)
M 4.4 263 km SE
from Calama
Sep 29, 2023 20:12
(Santiago)
M 3.0 279 km NNE
from Santiago

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.

Chile Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1086 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Oct 3, 2023 07:16

Average

A total of 10868 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1086 earthquakes per year, or 90 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Chile with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chile (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 10065 92.61%
Mag. 5 708 6.51%
Mag. 6 90 0.83%
Mag. 7 3 0.03%
Mag. 8 2 0.02%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Chile

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.5
On May 22, 1960 15:11.

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 123 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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List of strongest earthquakes near Chile.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 16, 2015 19:54
(Santiago)
M 8.3 48 km W
from Illapel
Apr 1, 2014 20:46
(Santiago)
M 8.2 93 km NW
from Iquique
Apr 2, 2014 23:43
(Santiago)
M 7.7 53 km SW
from Iquique
Dec 25, 2016 11:22
(Santiago)
M 7.6 41 km SW
from Quellón
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
Apr 1, 2014 20:57
(Santiago)
M 6.9 90 km WNW
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2017 18:38
(Santiago)
M 6.9 40 km W
from Valparaíso
Nov 10, 2015 22:54
(Santiago)
M 6.9 81 km NW
from Coquimbo
Sep 1, 2020 00:09
(Santiago)
M 6.8 79 km SW
from Copiapó

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Earthquakes by region of Chile

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chile.

When was the last earthquake in Chile?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chile on the morning of October 3, 2023 at 07:16 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of Calama at a depth of 193km 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, 10868 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chile. This averages to 1087 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 hours.