Latest earthquakes near Illapel, Coquimbo Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Illapel, Coquimbo Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Illapel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Illapel, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Mar 13, 2026 10:39AM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Vallenar (Chile).
Illapel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2045 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 204 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Illapel roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Illapel in 2016. A total of 355 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Illapel that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
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 7 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1900 | 92.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 133 | 6.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Illapel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Illapel 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 Illapel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Sep 16, 2015 19:54, 48 kilometers (30 mi) south-southwest of Illapel. It is the strongest earthquake near Illapel 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 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.
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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Illapel on the night of May 25, 2026 at 04:18 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north of Illapel at a depth of 42km 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, 2045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Illapel. This averages to 205 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
