Latest earthquakes near Arica, Arica y Parinacota today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arica, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arica 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.
Arica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1588 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arica, Arica y Parinacota in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 158 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arica roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arica in 2021. A total of 176 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arica 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Arica 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 | 1476 | 92.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 6.68% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arica occurred on Oct 10, 2017 03:32 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 59 kilometers (37 mi) east of Arica, at a depth of 85 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arica 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 of Arica. It is the strongest earthquake near Arica 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, Arica y Parinacota 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Arica
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arica, Arica y Parinacota. 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 Arica.
When was the last earthquake in Arica, Arica y Parinacota?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Arica on the evening of February 18, 2026 at 18:31 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Arica at a depth of 89km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arica, Arica y Parinacota in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arica, Arica y Parinacota?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arica 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arica, Arica y Parinacota?
In the past 10 years, 1588 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arica. This averages to 159 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
