Latest earthquakes near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region today
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Recent Coquimbo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Coquimbo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Coquimbo and elsewhere.
Feb 13, 2024 10:31PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck near Vallenar in Chile.
Coquimbo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 282 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Coquimbo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Coquimbo in 2015. A total of 1079 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Coquimbo that year. The strongest had a 8.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Coquimbo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Coquimbo 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 | 2578 | 91.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 215 | 7.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 33 | 1.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Coquimbo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coquimbo occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) south of Coquimbo, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coquimbo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.5 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1922 23:50, 234 kilometers (145 mi) south of Coquimbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Coquimbo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Coquimbo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region. 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 Coquimbo.
When was the last earthquake in Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquimbo on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 22:15 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 202km east-southeast of Coquimbo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquimbo on the evening of November 10, 1922 at 23:50 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-east of Coquimbo at a depth of 70km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coquimbo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region?
In the past 10 years, 2828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coquimbo. This averages to 283 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
