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Latest earthquakes near Tarapacá, Chile today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarapacá, Chile, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarapacá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarapacá, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 06:02 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 256 km SE from Iquique |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 05:33 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 286 km SSE from Iquique |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 00:32 Santiago) |
M 3.2 | 97 km E from Iquique |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 25 22:20 Santiago) |
M 2.8 | 97 km E from Alto Hospicio |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 25 21:24 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 154 km SE from Iquique |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 20:11 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 100 km E from Iquique |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 20:07 Santiago) |
M 3.6 | 97 km E from Iquique |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 20:05 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 91 km E from Iquique |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 19:55 Santiago) |
M 5.4 | 106 km E from Iquique |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 25 18:47 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 232 km SE from Iquique |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 25 17:20 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 250 km NNW from Iquique |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 15:17 Santiago) |
M 2.9 | 29 km NNE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:10 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 190 km SE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:51 Santiago) |
M 3.8 | 272 km SE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 22:24 Santiago) |
M 2.6 | 130 km ESE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 16:26 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 195 km SE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 16:13 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 257 km SSE from Iquique |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 14:29 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 135 km SE from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:47 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 274 km S from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:42 Santiago) |
M 2.7 | 235 km SE from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:39 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 166 km SE from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:46 Santiago) |
M 2.5 | 275 km S from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:22 Santiago) |
M 3.0 | 293 km S from Alto Hospicio |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:05 Santiago) |
M 3.5 | 229 km SE from Iquique |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 22:26 Santiago) |
M 4.3 | 272 km ESE from Iquique |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tarapacá
Recent Tarapacá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tarapacá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tarapacá and elsewhere.
Mar 25, 2025 07:55PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck 106km from Iquique in Chile.
Mar 6, 2025 01:21PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 138km from Antofagasta in Chile.
Jan 2, 2025 05:43PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck near Calama in Chile.
Tarapacá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2436 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarapacá, Chile in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 243 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tarapacá roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tarapacá in 2022. A total of 283 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarapacá that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tarapacá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tarapacá 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 | 2286 | 93.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 139 | 5.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tarapacá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarapacá occurred on Oct 10, 2017 03:32 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) north-northeast of Iquique, at a depth of 85 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tarapacá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Apr 1, 2014 20:46, 93 kilometers (58 mi) north-northeast of Iquique. It is the strongest earthquake near Tarapacá 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 Tarapacá, Chile 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 Tarapacá.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2017 03:32 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 187 km NNE from Iquique |
| Jan 20, 2018 22:06 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 166 km NNE from Iquique |
| Oct 10, 2017 03:32 (Santiago) |
M 6.3 | 187 km NNE from Iquique |
| Jul 27, 2022 14:58 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 273 km SE from Iquique |
| Sep 11, 2020 04:35 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 134 km S from Iquique |
| Nov 1, 2018 19:19 (Santiago) |
M 6.2 | 116 km NE from Iquique |
| 82 days ago (Jan 2 17:43 Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 199 km SE from Iquique |
| Dec 6, 2020 13:47 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 115 km E from Iquique |
| Jul 28, 2022 00:15 (Santiago) |
M 6.1 | 192 km S from Iquique |
| Dec 3, 2019 05:46 (Santiago) |
M 6.0 | 195 km NNW from Iquique |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tarapacá
Earthquakes by city in Tarapacá
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tarapacá, Chile.
Use this regional Tarapacá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Tirana, Goméz Carreño, Playa Brava, Caupolicán and Cavancha.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tarapacá.
When was the last earthquake in Tarapacá, Chile?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarapacá on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 06:02 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-east of Iquique at a depth of 116km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarapacá, Chile in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarapacá, Chile?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarapacá on the evening of April 1, 2014 at 20:46 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 93km northwest of Iquique at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tarapacá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarapacá, Chile?
In the past 10 years, 2436 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarapacá. This averages to 244 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
