Latest earthquakes near Atacama, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Atacama, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Atacama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Atacama, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:40 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 286 km SE from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:03 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 285 km E from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:25 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 273 km SSW from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:56 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 74 km SSE from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 23:00 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 171 km NNE from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 21:39 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 299 km S from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 13:28 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 192 km SSE from Copiapó |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 13:08 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 274 km NE from Copiapó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:27 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 189 km NNW from Copiapó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:37 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 273 km SSW from Copiapó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:35 Santiago) |
M 5.2 | 272 km SSW from Copiapó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 13:55 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 234 km NNW from Copiapó |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 13:14 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 56 km ENE from Copiapó |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:42 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 141 km NNE from Copiapó |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:52 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 108 km ESE from Copiapó |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 05:23 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 263 km SE from Copiapó |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 04:19 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 77 km ENE from Copiapó |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 06:01 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 187 km N from Copiapó |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 00:39 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 29 km ENE from Copiapó |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 18:17 Santiago) |
M 5.3 | 314 km SSW from Copiapó |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 17:25 Santiago) |
M 4.8 | 168 km SE from Copiapó |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 02:44 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 91 km WSW from Copiapó |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 20:11 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 181 km NNW from Copiapó |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 05:56 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 211 km NE from Copiapó |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 18:50 Santiago) |
M 5.0 | 223 km SSE from Copiapó |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Atacama
Recent Atacama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Atacama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Atacama and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2025 01:35AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near La Serena in Chile.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Mar 16, 2025 06:50PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit 273km from San Juan in Argentina on Sunday Evening.
Feb 18, 2025 02:18PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean near Diego de Almagro (Chile).
Atacama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1005 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Atacama, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Atacama roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Atacama in 2020. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Atacama that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Atacama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Atacama 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 | 913 | 90.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 81 | 8.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Atacama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Atacama occurred on Nov 10, 2015 23:46 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-west of Copiapó, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Atacama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.5 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1922 23:50, 113 kilometers (70 mi) south-west of Copiapó. It is the strongest earthquake near Atacama 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 Atacama, 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 Atacama.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2015 23:46 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 292 km SW from Copiapó |
| Nov 10, 2015 22:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 289 km SW from Copiapó |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 117 km SW from Copiapó |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 79 km SW from Copiapó |
| Oct 31, 2023 09:33 (Santiago) |
M 6.6 | 195 km SW from Copiapó |
| Sep 1, 2020 17:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.5 | 119 km WSW from Copiapó |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:30 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 118 km SW from Copiapó |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:30 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 95 km SSW from Copiapó |
| Nov 27, 2015 18:00 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 284 km N from Copiapó |
| Jul 25, 2016 13:26 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 141 km N from Copiapó |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Atacama
Earthquakes by city in Atacama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Atacama, Chile.
Use this regional Atacama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Vallenar and Diego de Almagro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Atacama.
When was the last earthquake in Atacama, Chile?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Atacama on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 11:40 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-east of Copiapó at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Atacama, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Atacama, Chile?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Atacama on the evening of November 10, 1922 at 23:50 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 113km south-southeast of Copiapó at a depth of 70km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Atacama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Atacama, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 1005 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Atacama. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
