Latest earthquakes near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Coquimbo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Coquimbo, it will show up within minutes.
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.
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 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1867 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 186 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Coquimbo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Coquimbo in 2016. A total of 339 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Coquimbo 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 1735 | 92.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 117 | 6.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 1, 2020 00:09 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) north of Coquimbo, at a depth of 21 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) north of Coquimbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Coquimbo 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, 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Coquimbo on the night of April 14, 2026 at 05:38 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 189km southwest of Coquimbo at a depth of 19km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. 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, 1867 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coquimbo. This averages to 187 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
