Latest earthquakes near Antofagasta today

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List of latest earthquakes near Antofagasta.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 8, 2025 08:04
(Santiago)
M 3.5 67 km SE
from Antofagasta
Feb 8, 2025 04:06
(Santiago)
M 2.5 178 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 23:27
(Santiago)
M 3.7 164 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 18:43
(Santiago)
M 3.4 174 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 16:16
(Santiago)
M 2.6 134 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 11:54
(Santiago)
M 2.7 249 km S
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 11:12
(Santiago)
M 2.7 156 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 08:22
(Santiago)
M 3.0 295 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 06:13
(Santiago)
M 3.2 160 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 05:17
(Santiago)
M 3.2 294 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Feb 7, 2025 00:52
(Santiago)
M 3.0 297 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 19:31
(Santiago)
M 3.7 241 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 16:43
(Santiago)
M 2.5 169 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 15:12
(Santiago)
M 2.8 238 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 13:29
(Santiago)
M 3.1 272 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 09:32
(Santiago)
M 3.3 150 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 05:57
(Santiago)
M 2.6 193 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Feb 6, 2025 02:35
(Santiago)
M 3.2 194 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 20:08
(Santiago)
M 4.3 244 km NE
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 07:40
(Santiago)
M 3.5 268 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 07:22
(Santiago)
M 2.6 281 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 05:07
(Santiago)
M 3.2 256 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 03:38
(Santiago)
M 2.7 259 km E
from Antofagasta
Feb 5, 2025 01:20
(Santiago)
M 3.2 245 km S
from Antofagasta
Feb 4, 2025 19:53
(Santiago)
M 2.7 209 km NE
from Antofagasta

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.

Antofagasta Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
139 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Feb 8, 2025 08:04

Average

A total of 1399 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 139 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antofagasta roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antofagasta in 2024. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antofagasta that year. The strongest had a 7.4 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 1311 93.71%
Mag. 5 77 5.5%
Mag. 6 10 0.71%
Mag. 7 1 0.07%
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 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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Antofagasta.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 18, 2024 21:50
(Santiago)
M 7.4 268 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Jun 3, 2020 03:35
(Santiago)
M 6.8 201 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Apr 15, 2017 05:19
(Santiago)
M 6.3 276 km E
from Antofagasta
Sep 11, 2020 04:35
(Santiago)
M 6.2 256 km N
from Antofagasta
Jul 27, 2022 14:58
(Santiago)
M 6.2 247 km NE
from Antofagasta
Nov 27, 2015 18:00
(Santiago)
M 6.2 132 km S
from Antofagasta
Jan 2, 2025 17:43
(Santiago)
M 6.1 251 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Jul 25, 2016 13:26
(Santiago)
M 6.1 273 km S
from Antofagasta
Jul 28, 2022 00:15
(Santiago)
M 6.1 191 km N
from Antofagasta
Jun 10, 2015 10:52
(Santiago)
M 6.0 244 km NE
from Antofagasta

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Antofagasta.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 20, 2016 20:22
(Santiago)
M 4.1 7 km SE
from Antofagasta
Jul 10, 2016 17:46
(Santiago)
M 4.3 24 km SSW
from Antofagasta
Feb 17, 2017 06:17
(Santiago)
M 4.5 27 km NW
from Antofagasta
Jun 26, 2020 12:49
(Santiago)
M 4.0 28 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Mar 30, 2024 06:03
(Santiago)
M 4.2 32 km SSW
from Antofagasta
Sep 28, 2023 03:57
(Santiago)
M 4.3 34 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Mar 30, 2019 15:33
(Santiago)
M 4.5 39 km SSE
from Antofagasta
Jun 29, 2024 00:21
(Santiago)
M 4.9 42 km SSE
from Antofagasta
Sep 13, 2022 16:57
(Santiago)
M 4.3 41 km S
from Antofagasta
Nov 12, 2023 10:30
(Santiago)
M 4.4 41 km WNW
from Antofagasta

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Antofagasta

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Antofagasta?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the morning of February 8, 2025 at 08:04 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 67km south-east of Antofagasta at a depth of 58km 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, 1399 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.