Latest earthquakes near Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá today
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Recent Alto Hospicio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alto Hospicio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alto Hospicio and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2026 01:23PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon 128km from Iquique in Chile.
Alto Hospicio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá 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 Alto Hospicio roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alto Hospicio in 2022. A total of 280 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Alto Hospicio 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 | 2300 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 135 | 5.52% |
| 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 Alto Hospicio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alto Hospicio occurred on Oct 10, 2017 03:32 local time (America/Santiago timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north of Alto Hospicio, at a depth of 85 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alto Hospicio in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Apr 1, 2014 20:46, 101 kilometers (63 mi) north of Alto Hospicio. It is the strongest earthquake near Alto Hospicio 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 Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá 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 Alto Hospicio.
Nearest earthquakes from Alto Hospicio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá. 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 Alto Hospicio.
When was the last earthquake in Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alto Hospicio on the night of April 30, 2026 at 01:10 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south-east of Alto Hospicio at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Alto Hospicio on the evening of April 1, 2014 at 20:46 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 101km northwest of Alto Hospicio at a depth of 25km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alto Hospicio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá?
In the past 10 years, 2446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alto Hospicio. This averages to 245 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
