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Latest earthquakes near Arica y Parinacota, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arica y Parinacota, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arica y Parinacota? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arica y Parinacota, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arica y Parinacota Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arica y Parinacota. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arica y Parinacota and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2026 01:23PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon 124km from Iquique in Chile.
Feb 5, 2026 11:27PM
On Thursday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck near Iquique in Chile.
Jan 13, 2026 04:28AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night 127km from Calama in Chile.
Arica y Parinacota Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1594 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arica y Parinacota, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 159 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arica y Parinacota roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arica y Parinacota in 2021. A total of 176 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arica y Parinacota that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arica y Parinacota in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Arica y Parinacota 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 | 1482 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 6.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arica y Parinacota
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arica y Parinacota occurred on Jan 20, 2018 22:06 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) east-southeast of Arica, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arica y Parinacota in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Apr 1, 2014 20:46, 136 kilometers (85 mi) east-southeast of Arica. It is the strongest earthquake near Arica y Parinacota 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 Arica y Parinacota, 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 Arica y Parinacota.
Earthquakes by city in Arica y Parinacota
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Arica y Parinacota, Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arica y Parinacota.
When was the last earthquake in Arica y Parinacota, Chile?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Arica y Parinacota on the afternoon of February 8, 2026 at 13:23 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Arica at a depth of 119km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arica y Parinacota, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arica y Parinacota, Chile?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arica y Parinacota on the evening of April 1, 2014 at 20:46 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 136km south-southwest of Arica at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arica y Parinacota since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arica y Parinacota, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 1594 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arica y Parinacota. This averages to 159 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
