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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.
Mar 21, 2026 07:00AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 177km from Salta in Argentina.
Antofagasta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1456 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antofagasta in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 145 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antofagasta roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antofagasta in 2025. A total of 168 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antofagasta that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 | 1368 | 93.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 5.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 268 kilometers (167 mi) east-northeast of Antofagasta, 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, 255 kilometers (158 mi) east-northeast of Antofagasta. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Antofagasta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Antofagasta. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Antofagasta.
When was the last earthquake in Antofagasta?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the night of April 1, 2026 at 04:35 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east of Antofagasta at a depth of 126km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antofagasta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antofagasta?
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 255km east of Antofagasta 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?
In the past 10 years, 1456 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
