Latest earthquakes near Antofagasta, Chile today
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Recent Antofagasta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Antofagasta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Antofagasta and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2026 01:26AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night 155km from Salta in Argentina.
Dec 20, 2025 05:30PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck 260km from Oruro in Bolivia.
Dec 13, 2025 09:18AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit 160km from Iquique in Chile on Saturday Morning.
Antofagasta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antofagasta, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 449 earthquakes per year, or 37 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antofagasta roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antofagasta in 2023. A total of 493 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Antofagasta 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 | 4309 | 95.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 169 | 3.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Antofagasta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antofagasta occurred on Jul 18, 2024 21:50 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) east-southeast of Calama, at a depth of 127 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antofagasta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Dec 9, 1950 17:38, 198 kilometers (123 mi) east-southeast of Calama. It is the strongest earthquake near Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta, 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 Antofagasta.
Earthquakes by city in Antofagasta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Antofagasta, Chile.
Use this regional Antofagasta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tocopilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Antofagasta.
When was the last earthquake in Antofagasta, Chile?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the night of January 8, 2026 at 00:38 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north-east of Calama at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antofagasta, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antofagasta, Chile?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the afternoon of December 9, 1950 at 17:38 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southeast of Calama at a depth of 114km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antofagasta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antofagasta, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 4497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 450 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
