Chile Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Chile, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Chile (0)
Chile has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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Recent earthquake history
Chile has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Chile (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M7.4 | 41 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | Jul 19, 2024 |
| M6.9 | 34 km ENE of Calama, Chile | May 25, 2026 |
| M6.6 | 80 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile | Oct 31, 2023 |
| M6.4 | 45 km SW of Diego de Almagro, Chile | Jun 6, 2025 |
| M6.4 | 56 km ESE of Molina, Chile | Dec 13, 2024 |
| M6.4 | Off the coast of Aisen, Chile | Jul 15, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Chile have earthquakes?
- Chile recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 39.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Chile?
- The largest earthquake in Chile in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.4 near 41 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
- When was the last major earthquake in Chile?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Chile was a magnitude 5.1 near 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Chile
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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