Latest earthquakes near La Serena, Coquimbo Region today

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List of latest earthquakes near La Serena.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2023 20:17
(Santiago)
M 2.6 169 km N
from La Serena
Dec 8, 2023 18:53
(Santiago)
M 2.6 128 km WSW
from La Serena
Dec 8, 2023 14:35
(Santiago)
M 2.6 93 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 8, 2023 12:18
(Santiago)
M 2.7 229 km SSE
from La Serena
Dec 8, 2023 09:45
(Santiago)
M 2.5 270 km S
from La Serena
Dec 8, 2023 08:16
(Santiago)
M 2.6 230 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 7, 2023 03:47
(Santiago)
M 2.5 282 km S
from La Serena
Dec 7, 2023 00:39
(Santiago)
M 3.0 289 km S
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 20:35
(Santiago)
M 3.4 287 km ESE
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 20:21
(Santiago)
M 3.2 242 km SE
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 16:25
(Santiago)
M 2.9 227 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 12:20
(Santiago)
M 3.5 229 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 09:50
(Santiago)
M 4.3 294 km ESE
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 09:43
(Santiago)
M 2.5 262 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 6, 2023 09:30
(Santiago)
M 3.0 221 km SE
from La Serena
Dec 5, 2023 23:46
(Santiago)
M 2.9 47 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 5, 2023 22:39
(Santiago)
M 2.8 50 km SW
from La Serena
Dec 5, 2023 03:33
(Santiago)
M 4.4 241 km WNW
from La Serena
Dec 4, 2023 13:52
(Santiago)
M 2.7 298 km S
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 21:01
(Santiago)
M 3.3 127 km NNE
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 19:38
(Santiago)
M 3.1 244 km SSE
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 17:43
(Santiago)
M 2.8 269 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 14:40
(Santiago)
M 3.2 214 km SSW
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 13:02
(Santiago)
M 4.2 29 km NNE
from La Serena
Dec 3, 2023 04:56
(Santiago)
M 2.8 113 km SSW
from La Serena

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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.

La Serena Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
283 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Dec 8, 2023 20:17

Average

A total of 2831 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 283 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near La Serena (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2579 91.1%
Mag. 5 217 7.67%
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 La Serena

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.3
On Sep 16, 2015 19:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.5
On Nov 10, 1922 23:50.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Sep 1, 2020 00:09
(Santiago)
M 6.8 223 km N
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 6.8 215 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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from La Serena.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 24, 2015 02:13
(Santiago)
M 4.8 3 km N
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
Jan 21, 2015 14:33
(Santiago)
M 4.1 11 km N
from La Serena
Sep 26, 2019 17:31
(Santiago)
M 5.4 11 km WNW
from La Serena
Nov 19, 2018 22:56
(Santiago)
M 4.2 13 km WNW
from La Serena
Oct 29, 2023 05:34
(Santiago)
M 4.3 14 km SW
from La Serena
Dec 18, 2019 15:44
(Santiago)
M 4.3 16 km SSW
from La Serena
Oct 9, 2017 19:55
(Santiago)
M 4.4 16 km SW
from La Serena

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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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near La Serena on the evening of December 8, 2023 at 20:17 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north of La Serena at a depth of 30km 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, 2831 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Serena. This averages to 283 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.