Latest earthquakes near Antofagasta today

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List of latest earthquakes near Antofagasta.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2023 18:51
(Santiago)
M 2.9 267 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 15:55
(Santiago)
M 2.6 204 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 14:43
(Santiago)
M 4.5 231 km SE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 13:55
(Santiago)
M 3.6 226 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 13:47
(Santiago)
M 2.9 261 km E
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 12:19
(Santiago)
M 3.1 290 km E
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 10:47
(Santiago)
M 2.9 82 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 05:32
(Santiago)
M 2.5 271 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 8, 2023 00:02
(Santiago)
M 3.6 220 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Dec 7, 2023 20:33
(Santiago)
M 2.6 175 km N
from Antofagasta
Dec 7, 2023 19:33
(Santiago)
M 2.7 247 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Dec 7, 2023 17:26
(Santiago)
M 2.9 276 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 7, 2023 11:03
(Santiago)
M 3.0 146 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Dec 7, 2023 00:52
(Santiago)
M 3.2 300 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 22:42
(Santiago)
M 2.9 133 km N
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 19:56
(Santiago)
M 2.9 285 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 18:43
(Santiago)
M 3.8 286 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 17:38
(Santiago)
M 2.5 267 km N
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 15:04
(Santiago)
M 2.8 258 km NNE
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 04:46
(Santiago)
M 3.5 291 km E
from Antofagasta
Dec 6, 2023 02:56
(Santiago)
M 2.6 262 km N
from Antofagasta
Dec 5, 2023 17:30
(Santiago)
M 3.4 277 km ENE
from Antofagasta
Dec 4, 2023 20:32
(Santiago)
M 3.0 258 km NE
from Antofagasta
Dec 4, 2023 18:29
(Santiago)
M 3.1 114 km E
from Antofagasta
Dec 4, 2023 12:44
(Santiago)
M 3.2 207 km E
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:
138 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Dec 8, 2023 18:51

Average

A total of 1387 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 138 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 2022. A total of 163 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antofagasta that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 7 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 1295 93.37%
Mag. 5 83 5.98%
Mag. 6 9 0.65%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Antofagasta

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Jun 3, 2020 03:35.
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 Jun 3, 2020 03:35 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) east-northeast of Antofagasta, at a depth of 112 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 123 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
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
Nov 27, 2015 18:00
(Santiago)
M 6.2 132 km S
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
Jul 28, 2022 00:15
(Santiago)
M 6.1 191 km N
from Antofagasta
Jul 25, 2016 13:26
(Santiago)
M 6.1 273 km S
from Antofagasta
Dec 14, 2020 12:20
(Santiago)
M 6.0 268 km NE
from Antofagasta
Jun 10, 2015 10:52
(Santiago)
M 6.0 244 km NE
from Antofagasta
Nov 1, 2015 12:16
(Santiago)
M 5.8 207 km ENE
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
Sep 13, 2014 22:23
(Santiago)
M 4.0 25 km NNW
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
Sep 28, 2023 03:57
(Santiago)
M 4.3 34 km ESE
from Antofagasta
Apr 7, 2014 01:08
(Santiago)
M 4.2 34 km SE
from Antofagasta
Mar 30, 2019 15:33
(Santiago)
M 4.5 39 km SSE
from Antofagasta
Nov 12, 2023 10:30
(Santiago)
M 4.4 41 km WNW
from Antofagasta
Sep 13, 2022 16:57
(Santiago)
M 4.3 41 km S
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Antofagasta on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 18:51 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-east of Antofagasta at a depth of 131km 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, 1387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antofagasta. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.