Latest earthquakes near Antofagasta, Chile today

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List of latest earthquakes near Antofagasta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 23, 2025 10:18
(Santiago)
M 3.1 81 km NNE
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 09:50
(Santiago)
M 4.0 68 km N
from Antofagasta
Jun 23, 2025 08:35
(Santiago)
M 3.5 214 km SE
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 08:25
(Santiago)
M 2.8 200 km N
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 08:04
(Santiago)
M 2.5 198 km NW
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 07:04
(Santiago)
M 2.6 265 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Jun 23, 2025 06:59
(Santiago)
M 2.5 181 km N
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 06:15
(Santiago)
M 3.0 289 km N
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 05:55
(Santiago)
M 2.7 103 km E
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 03:55
(Santiago)
M 3.3 273 km SE
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 02:32
(Santiago)
M 3.2 30 km NE
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 01:39
(Santiago)
M 2.8 117 km ENE
from Calama
Jun 23, 2025 01:05
(Santiago)
M 2.9 172 km SE
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 21:40
(Santiago)
M 4.4 71 km SE
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 19:55
(Santiago)
M 2.5 292 km E
from Antofagasta
Jun 22, 2025 19:35
(Santiago)
M 3.3 181 km N
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 16:46
(Santiago)
M 4.7 79 km N
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 16:01
(Santiago)
M 3.1 120 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Jun 22, 2025 14:59
(Santiago)
M 2.8 218 km N
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 14:01
(Santiago)
M 4.3 101 km NNE
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 12:18
(Santiago)
M 2.5 196 km N
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 06:50
(Santiago)
M 2.6 275 km E
from Antofagasta
Jun 22, 2025 06:22
(Santiago)
M 2.5 219 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Jun 22, 2025 06:03
(Santiago)
M 3.1 203 km ESE
from Calama
Jun 22, 2025 04:46
(Santiago)
M 2.5 252 km E
from Antofagasta

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Antofagasta

Recent Antofagasta Earthquake News

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Antofagasta Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
445 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Jun 23, 2025 10:18

Average

A total of 4456 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 445 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 492 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antofagasta that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Antofagasta (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4273 95.89%
Mag. 5 163 3.66%
Mag. 6 19 0.43%
Mag. 7 1 0.02%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Antofagasta

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Jul 18, 2024 21:50.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Dec 9, 1950 17:38.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 13, 2021 02:18
(Santiago)
M 6.2 243 km SE
from Calama
Sep 11, 2020 04:35
(Santiago)
M 6.2 156 km NW
from Calama
Nov 27, 2015 18:00
(Santiago)
M 6.2 132 km S
from Antofagasta

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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the morning of June 23, 2025 at 10:18 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 81km north-northeast of Calama at a depth of 113km 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, 4456 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 446 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.