Latest earthquakes near Coquimbo Region, Chile today
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Recent Coquimbo Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Coquimbo Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Coquimbo Region and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2026 10:39AM
Shallow M6.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Vallenar (Chile) on Friday Morning.
Feb 12, 2026 10:34AM
On Thursday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Ovalle in Chile.
Coquimbo Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coquimbo Region, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 251 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Coquimbo Region roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Coquimbo Region in 2016. A total of 382 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Coquimbo Region that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Coquimbo Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Coquimbo Region 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 | 2328 | 92.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 168 | 6.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Coquimbo Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coquimbo Region occurred on Apr 24, 2017 18:38 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) south-southwest of Illapel, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coquimbo Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.5 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1922 23:50, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of La Serena. It is the strongest earthquake near Coquimbo Region 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 Coquimbo Region, 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 Coquimbo Region.
Earthquakes by city in Coquimbo Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Coquimbo Region, Chile.
Use this regional Coquimbo Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ovalle.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Coquimbo Region.
When was the last earthquake in Coquimbo Region, Chile?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquimbo Region on the night of April 15, 2026 at 00:47 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 88km southwest of Illapel at a depth of 30km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coquimbo Region, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coquimbo Region, Chile?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquimbo Region on the evening of November 10, 1922 at 23:50 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north-east of La Serena at a depth of 70km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coquimbo Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coquimbo Region, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 2514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coquimbo Region. This averages to 251 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
