Latest earthquakes near Iquique, Tarapacá today
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Recent Iquique Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iquique. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iquique and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2026 01:23PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon 128km from Iquique in Chile.
Iquique Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iquique, Tarapacá in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 241 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iquique roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iquique in 2025. A total of 275 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iquique that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iquique in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Iquique 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 | 2271 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 136 | 5.62% |
| 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 Iquique
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iquique 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 115 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iquique 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 Iquique 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 Iquique, 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 Iquique.
Nearest earthquakes from Iquique
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iquique, 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 Iquique.
When was the last earthquake in Iquique, Tarapacá?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iquique on the night of April 30, 2026 at 01:10 local time (America/Santiago). The center of this earthquake was located 163km south-east of Iquique at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iquique, Tarapacá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iquique, Tarapacá?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Iquique 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 Iquique since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iquique, Tarapacá?
In the past 10 years, 2418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iquique. This averages to 242 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
