Latest earthquakes near Illapel, Coquimbo Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near Illapel.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 20, 2025 16:05
(Santiago)
M 3.0 214 km ESE
from Illapel
Jan 20, 2025 13:31
(Santiago)
M 3.3 277 km E
from Illapel
Jan 20, 2025 00:23
(Santiago)
M 2.6 58 km S
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2025 17:38
(Santiago)
M 3.2 96 km ENE
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2025 16:25
(Santiago)
M 4.7 290 km E
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2025 14:33
(Santiago)
M 2.6 40 km SSE
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2025 03:39
(Santiago)
M 4.2 203 km WSW
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2025 00:48
(Santiago)
M 3.2 209 km S
from Illapel
Jan 18, 2025 12:55
(Santiago)
M 4.2 223 km E
from Illapel
Jan 18, 2025 12:17
(Santiago)
M 3.1 154 km E
from Illapel
Jan 18, 2025 09:44
(Santiago)
M 3.4 281 km E
from Illapel
Jan 18, 2025 01:46
(Santiago)
M 2.7 233 km N
from Illapel
Jan 17, 2025 23:55
(Santiago)
M 3.0 192 km ESE
from Illapel
Jan 17, 2025 23:28
(Santiago)
M 2.5 178 km NNW
from Illapel
Jan 17, 2025 13:27
(Santiago)
M 3.2 244 km E
from Illapel
Jan 17, 2025 09:43
(Santiago)
M 2.9 48 km ESE
from Illapel
Jan 17, 2025 03:59
(Santiago)
M 2.7 138 km NNW
from Illapel
Jan 16, 2025 05:56
(Santiago)
M 2.9 106 km N
from Illapel
Jan 16, 2025 03:27
(Santiago)
M 3.6 133 km ESE
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 19:24
(Santiago)
M 2.8 106 km NW
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 13:30
(Santiago)
M 2.7 124 km SSE
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 12:24
(Santiago)
M 3.0 267 km E
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 12:00
(Santiago)
M 2.8 73 km SW
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 08:11
(Santiago)
M 2.8 125 km NE
from Illapel
Jan 15, 2025 07:23
(Santiago)
M 3.2 65 km SSE
from Illapel

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Recent Illapel Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Illapel. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Illapel and elsewhere.

Illapel Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
304 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Jan 20, 2025 16:05

Average

A total of 3041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Illapel, Coquimbo Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 304 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Illapel roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Illapel in 2015. A total of 1102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Illapel that year. The strongest had a 8.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Illapel with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Illapel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Illapel 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Illapel (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2767 90.99%
Mag. 5 241 7.93%
Mag. 6 31 1.02%
Mag. 7 1 0.03%
Mag. 8 1 0.03%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Illapel

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Illapel occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 48 kilometers (30 mi) west of Illapel, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Illapel in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Illapel, 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 Illapel.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Illapel.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 16, 2015 19:54
(Santiago)
M 8.3 48 km W
from Illapel
Sep 16, 2015 20:18
(Santiago)
M 7.0 26 km WNW
from Illapel
Apr 24, 2017 18:38
(Santiago)
M 6.9 177 km SSW
from Illapel
Nov 10, 2015 23:46
(Santiago)
M 6.9 251 km NNW
from Illapel
Nov 10, 2015 22:54
(Santiago)
M 6.9 250 km NNW
from Illapel
Nov 7, 2015 04:31
(Santiago)
M 6.8 88 km NNW
from Illapel
Jan 19, 2019 22:32
(Santiago)
M 6.7 178 km N
from Illapel
Sep 17, 2015 01:10
(Santiago)
M 6.7 61 km WNW
from Illapel
Sep 21, 2015 14:40
(Santiago)
M 6.6 22 km WSW
from Illapel
Sep 17, 2015 00:55
(Santiago)
M 6.5 54 km WNW
from Illapel

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Nearest earthquakes from Illapel

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Illapel, Coquimbo Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Illapel.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 22, 2015 21:23
(Santiago)
M 4.3 10 km W
from Illapel
Dec 18, 2016 13:25
(Santiago)
M 4.0 14 km SW
from Illapel
Dec 3, 2022 01:19
(Santiago)
M 4.5 13 km NNW
from Illapel
Apr 18, 2016 08:38
(Santiago)
M 5.2 15 km SW
from Illapel
Nov 5, 2019 21:25
(Santiago)
M 4.1 15 km SSW
from Illapel
Feb 12, 2016 18:43
(Santiago)
M 4.3 17 km SW
from Illapel
Feb 10, 2021 17:18
(Santiago)
M 5.1 17 km SW
from Illapel
Dec 10, 2022 07:09
(Santiago)
M 4.6 18 km W
from Illapel
Mar 20, 2016 19:30
(Santiago)
M 4.3 19 km WSW
from Illapel
Nov 4, 2019 21:30
(Santiago)
M 4.0 20 km SW
from Illapel

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Illapel

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Illapel.

When was the last earthquake in Illapel, Coquimbo Region?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Illapel on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 16:05 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 214km east-southeast of Illapel at a depth of 109km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Illapel, Coquimbo Region in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Illapel, Coquimbo Region?

A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Illapel on the evening of September 16, 2015 at 19:54 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 48km west of Illapel at a depth of 22km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Illapel since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Illapel, Coquimbo Region?

In the past 10 years, 3041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Illapel. This averages to 304 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.