Latest earthquakes near Tarapacá, Chile today
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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.
Jan 2, 2025 05:43PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck near Calama in Chile.
Dec 31, 2024 08:13PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean near Iquique (Chile) on Tuesday Evening.
Tarapacá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2420 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 242 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 | 2269 | 93.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 5.79% |
| 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 Mar 23, 2015 01:51 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) north-northeast of Iquique, at a depth of 130 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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarapacá on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 16:28 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east-southeast of Iquique at a depth of 145km 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, 2420 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarapacá. This averages to 242 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
