Offshore Tarapaca, ChileSep 9, 2026, 11:46
Nearby significant earthquake67 km from Iquique-22 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Chile
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Chile.
Updated: 21:05
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Chile
26 km ENE of Calama, ChileSep 9, 2026, 04:17
Epicenter nearby26 km from Calama115.83 km deep
53 km W of Cafayate, ArgentinaSep 9, 2026, 10:06
Nearby significant earthquake354 km from Diego de Almagro10 km deep
Maule, ChileSep 9, 2026, 17:25
Nearby significant earthquake29 km from Cauquenes-64.3 km deep
Antofagasta, ChileSep 9, 2026, 07:38
Nearby significant earthquake53 km from Calama-117.9 km deep
Chile Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days15
Past 30 Days40
Past 365 Days602
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
111
5.1
Largest Magnitude
Coquimbo, Chile · 42 km NW
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent15 MIN AGO
Tarapaca, Chile
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 107Intermediate-focus 4Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
111 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Chile.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Chile
How often does Chile have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Chile depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Chile recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Chile with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Chile?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Chile.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 21:05 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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