Latest earthquakes near La Serena, Coquimbo Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Serena? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Serena, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Mar 27 12:14 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 298 km S from La Serena |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 27 11:41 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 280 km SE from La Serena |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 27 07:54 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 150 km SE from La Serena |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 27 03:47 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 143 km N from La Serena |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 27 02:01 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 265 km SE from La Serena |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 23:59 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 120 km N from La Serena |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 16:20 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 293 km SSW from La Serena |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 09:18 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 176 km ESE from La Serena |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 01:14 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 232 km S from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 20:58 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 160 km SSE from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 17:41 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 73 km WSW from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 12:05 Santiago) |
M 3.1 | 293 km ESE from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 06:37 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 17 km S from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 04:25 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 27 km NNW from La Serena |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:56 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 237 km NNE from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 21:39 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 56 km ESE from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 14:38 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 112 km SSW from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 13:28 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 165 km NE from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 10:15 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 98 km S from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 09:02 Santiago) |
M 3.7 | 230 km S from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 03:39 Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 226 km SE from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:37 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 24 km N from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:35 Santiago) |
M 5.2 | 24 km N from La Serena |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 23:51 Santiago) |
M 3.3 | 271 km SE from La Serena |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:31 Santiago) |
M 3.4 | 92 km S from La Serena |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near La Serena
Recent La Serena Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Serena. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Serena and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2025 01:35AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near La Serena in Chile.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Mar 16, 2025 06:50PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck 272km from San Juan in Argentina.
La Serena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Serena, Coquimbo Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 287 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Serena roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Serena in 2015. A total of 1079 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Serena 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 La Serena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near La Serena 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 | 2613 | 91.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 223 | 7.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 33 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Serena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Serena occurred on Sep 16, 2015 19:54 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.3 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-southwest of La Serena, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Serena 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 La Serena in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near La Serena, 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 La Serena.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2015 19:54 (Santiago) |
M 8.3 | 190 km SSW from La Serena |
| Sep 16, 2015 20:18 (Santiago) |
M 7.0 | 185 km S from La Serena |
| Nov 10, 2015 23:46 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 90 km WNW from La Serena |
| Nov 10, 2015 22:54 (Santiago) |
M 6.9 | 86 km WNW from La Serena |
| Nov 7, 2015 04:31 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 110 km S from La Serena |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 223 km N from La Serena |
| Sep 1, 2020 00:09 (Santiago) |
M 6.8 | 215 km N from La Serena |
| Sep 17, 2015 01:10 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 187 km SSW from La Serena |
| Jan 19, 2019 22:32 (Santiago) |
M 6.7 | 20 km SW from La Serena |
| Sep 21, 2015 14:40 (Santiago) |
M 6.6 | 203 km S from La Serena |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near La Serena
Nearest earthquakes from La Serena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Serena, Coquimbo Region. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2015 02:13 (Santiago) |
M 4.8 | 3 km N from La Serena |
| Jun 22, 2024 03:03 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 5 km S from La Serena |
| Aug 23, 2015 23:42 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 7 km N from La Serena |
| Nov 20, 2019 22:36 (Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 9 km NNW from La Serena |
| Sep 14, 2015 00:19 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 11 km NNE from La Serena |
| Sep 26, 2019 17:31 (Santiago) |
M 5.4 | 11 km WNW from La Serena |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 01:15 Santiago) |
M 4.4 | 13 km SSW from La Serena |
| Jun 12, 2024 18:26 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 12 km SW from La Serena |
| Nov 19, 2018 22:56 (Santiago) |
M 4.2 | 13 km WNW from La Serena |
| Aug 31, 2024 10:56 (Santiago) |
M 4.0 | 14 km NNW from La Serena |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from La Serena
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Serena.
When was the last earthquake in La Serena, Coquimbo Region?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near La Serena on the afternoon of March 27, 2025 at 12:14 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south of La Serena at a depth of 16km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Serena, Coquimbo Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near La Serena 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 La Serena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Serena, Coquimbo Region?
In the past 10 years, 2871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Serena. This averages to 287 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
