Latest earthquakes near La Serena, Coquimbo Region today
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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.
Mar 13, 2026 10:39AM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the South Pacific Ocean near Vallenar (Chile).
La Serena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1887 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 188 earthquakes per year, or 15 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 2016. A total of 338 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Serena 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 La Serena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 1755 | 93.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 117 | 6.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 1, 2020 00:09 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north of La Serena, at a depth of 21 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) north of La Serena. It is the strongest earthquake near La Serena 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 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.
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.
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near La Serena on the morning of May 16, 2026 at 06:09 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east of La Serena at a depth of 112km under land. 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, 1887 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Serena. This averages to 189 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
