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Latest earthquakes near Antofagasta, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Antofagasta, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antofagasta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antofagasta, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 17:15 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 158 km WNW from Calama |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 14:14 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 124 km E from Calama |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 12:56 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 220 km SE from Calama |
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 12:14 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 215 km E from Calama |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 11:09 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 204 km ESE from Calama |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 07:35 Santiago) |
M 4.1 | 88 km SSE from Calama |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 06:02 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 61 km NE from Calama |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 05:33 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 10 km E from Calama |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 03:24 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 238 km SE from Calama |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 01:10 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 135 km ENE from Calama |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 26 00:32 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 252 km N from Calama |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 25 22:20 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 252 km N from Calama |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 21:24 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 153 km N from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 20:11 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 250 km N from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 20:07 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 247 km N from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 20:05 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 249 km N from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 19:55 Santiago) |
M 5.4 | 249 km N from Calama |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 19:50 Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 50 km SSE from Calama |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 19:35 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 227 km SE from Calama |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 19:11 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 63 km S from Calama |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 25 18:47 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 97 km NNE from Calama |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 13:17 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 226 km ESE from Calama |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:23 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 273 km ESE from Antofagasta |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:10 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 111 km N from Calama |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:08 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 59 km SE from Calama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Antofagasta
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.
Mar 25, 2025 07:55PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck 106km from Iquique in Chile.
Mar 6, 2025 01:21PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 138km from Antofagasta 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).
Jan 2, 2025 05:43PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck near Calama in Chile.
Antofagasta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4416 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 441 earthquakes per year, or 36 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 492 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 | 4230 | 95.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 165 | 3.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.45% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 21:50 (Santiago) |
M 7.4 | 131 km ESE from Calama |
| May 10, 2022 19:06 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 260 km ESE from Calama |
| Jun 3, 2020 03:35 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 102 km SSE from Calama |
| Feb 18, 2017 09:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 279 km SE from Calama |
| Mar 22, 2023 13:00 (Santiago) |
M 6.4 | 271 km ESE from Calama |
| Nov 30, 2020 19:55 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 285 km SE from Calama |
| Apr 15, 2017 05:19 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 152 km SE from Calama |
| Sep 11, 2020 04:35 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 156 km NW from Calama |
| Jul 27, 2022 14:58 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 46 km NE from Calama |
| Sep 13, 2021 02:18 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 243 km SE from Calama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 17:15 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 158km west-northwest of Calama at a depth of 69km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 4416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 442 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
