Latest earthquakes near Tarapacá, Chile today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tarapacá.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 26, 2025 06:55
(Santiago)
M 2.9 182 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 25, 2025 18:52
(Santiago)
M 3.3 221 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 25, 2025 12:43
(Santiago)
M 3.4 192 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 25, 2025 12:35
(Santiago)
M 4.1 182 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 25, 2025 10:39
(Santiago)
M 2.6 195 km ESE
from Alto Hospicio
Apr 25, 2025 10:36
(Santiago)
M 2.7 243 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 21:24
(Santiago)
M 2.5 235 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 17:18
(Santiago)
M 3.3 197 km ESE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 15:03
(Santiago)
M 2.7 243 km N
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 14:40
(Santiago)
M 2.6 139 km ENE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 10:41
(Santiago)
M 3.2 51 km NE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 09:13
(Santiago)
M 2.9 160 km ESE
from Iquique
Apr 24, 2025 08:05
(Santiago)
M 2.9 166 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 23, 2025 19:48
(Santiago)
M 2.7 186 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 23, 2025 16:42
(Santiago)
M 2.5 93 km NE
from Iquique
Apr 23, 2025 14:59
(Santiago)
M 2.7 134 km ESE
from Iquique
Apr 23, 2025 14:21
(Santiago)
M 2.9 296 km S
from Alto Hospicio
Apr 23, 2025 07:45
(Santiago)
M 2.6 198 km ESE
from Alto Hospicio
Apr 23, 2025 05:06
(Santiago)
M 4.7 252 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 23, 2025 00:54
(Santiago)
M 3.3 252 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 22, 2025 03:16
(Santiago)
M 2.6 230 km ESE
from Iquique
Apr 21, 2025 20:36
(Santiago)
M 3.5 253 km SE
from Iquique
Apr 21, 2025 19:30
(Santiago)
M 3.2 128 km E
from Iquique
Apr 21, 2025 16:57
(Santiago)
M 2.7 272 km S
from Iquique
Apr 21, 2025 15:40
(Santiago)
M 3.3 281 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.

Tarapacá Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
244 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Apr 26, 2025 06:55

Average

A total of 2445 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 244 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tarapacá (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2296 93.91%
Mag. 5 138 5.64%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Oct 10, 2017 03:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Apr 1, 2014 20:46.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Nov 1, 2018 19:19
(Santiago)
M 6.2 116 km NE
from Iquique
Sep 11, 2020 04:35
(Santiago)
M 6.2 134 km S
from Iquique
Jul 27, 2022 14:58
(Santiago)
M 6.2 273 km SE
from Iquique
Jan 2, 2025 17:43
(Santiago)
M 6.1 199 km SE
from Iquique
Jul 28, 2022 00:15
(Santiago)
M 6.1 192 km S
from Iquique
Dec 6, 2020 13:47
(Santiago)
M 6.1 115 km E
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarapacá on the morning of April 26, 2025 at 06:55 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 182km 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, 2445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarapacá. This averages to 245 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.