Latest quakes in or near Atacama, Chile, in the past 7 days - list, stats and map
Updated: Jan 27, 2023 11:39 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 7 days:
- 1 quake above magnitude 4
- 10 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 8 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
Latest quake: Mag. 2.9 | 44 km E of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile -
Strongest quake: Mag. 4.3 | South Pacific Ocean, 150 km NW of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile -
- Today: Mag. 3.5 on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 at 2:59 pm (GMT -3) – 110 km NW of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina
- Past 7 days: Mag. 4.3 on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 at 11:48 pm (GMT -5) – South Pacific Ocean, 150 km NW of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
- Past 30 days: Mag. 4.5 on Thursday, Dec 29, 2022 at 10:49 pm (GMT -3) – 35 km SE of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
- Past 90 days: Mag. 4.7 on Thursday, Nov 3, 2022 at 11:37 am (GMT -3) – South Pacific Ocean, 91 km SW of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
- Past 365 days: Mag. 5.8 on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 4:07 am (GMT -5) – South Pacific Ocean, 86 km NW of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile
Recent quakes above magnitude 2.0 in or near Atacama, Chile (updated )
| Past 24 hours | 3 quakes 1 quake M2+ 2 quakes M3+ |
| Past 7 days | 19 quakes 8 quakes M2+ 10 quakes M3+ 1 quake M4+ |
| Past 30 days | 59 quakes 28 quakes M2+ 26 quakes M3+ 5 quakes M4+ |
| Past 90 days | 216 quakes 108 quakes M2+ 90 quakes M3+ 18 quakes M4+ |
| Past 365 days | 1,051 quakes 491 quakes M2+ 466 quakes M3+ 89 quakes M4+ 5 quakes M5+ |
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (19 quakes):
Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
| Friday, January 27, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| Jan 27, 2023 1:35 am (GMT -3) (Jan 27, 2023 04:35 GMT) | 2.9 94 km | 44 km east of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile | More | ||
| Thursday, January 26, 2023 GMT (4 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 26, 2023 2:59 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 17:59 GMT) | 3.5 165 km | 110 km northwest of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 8:52 am (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 11:52 GMT) | 3.3 133 km | Chile, 139 km northwest of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 25, 2023 10:56 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 01:56 GMT) | 3.3 114 km | 20 km north of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 25, 2023 9:15 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 00:15 GMT) | 3.7 10 km | 70 km west of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina I FELT IT - 1 report | More | ||
| Wednesday, January 25, 2023 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 25, 2023 2:00 am (GMT -3) (Jan 25, 2023 05:00 GMT) | 3.8 218 km | 16 km west of Tinogasta, Catamarca, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 24, 2023 11:48 pm (GMT -5) (Jan 25, 2023 04:48 GMT) | 4.3 19 km | South Pacific Ocean, 150 km northwest of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile I FELT IT | More | ||
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 24, 2023 3:54 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 24, 2023 18:54 GMT) | 3.3 112 km | 95 km east of Diego de Almagro, Provincia de Chañaral, Atacama, Chile I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 24, 2023 3:16 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 24, 2023 18:16 GMT) | 3.0 126 km | 31 km south of Tinogasta, Catamarca, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 24, 2023 9:25 am (GMT -3) (Jan 24, 2023 12:25 GMT) | 3.5 139 km | 66 km north of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Monday, January 23, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| Jan 23, 2023 4:20 pm (GMT -5) (Jan 23, 2023 21:20 GMT) | 2.8 29 km | South Pacific Ocean, Chile | More | ||
| Sunday, January 22, 2023 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 22, 2023 8:04 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 22, 2023 23:04 GMT) | 2.8 86 km | 87 km northeast of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile | More | ||
| Jan 22, 2023 12:08 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 22, 2023 15:08 GMT) | 2.7 50 km | 92 km southwest of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile | More | ||
| Jan 22, 2023 4:25 am (GMT -3) (Jan 22, 2023 07:25 GMT) | 2.8 21 km | South Pacific Ocean, 88 km southwest of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile | More | ||
| Saturday, January 21, 2023 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 21, 2023 4:18 pm (GMT -5) (Jan 21, 2023 21:18 GMT) | 2.8 32 km | South Pacific Ocean, 43 km west of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile | More | ||
| Jan 21, 2023 10:24 am (GMT -5) (Jan 21, 2023 15:24 GMT) | 2.9 27 km | South Pacific Ocean, Chile | More | ||
| Jan 21, 2023 9:47 am (GMT -5) (Jan 21, 2023 14:47 GMT) | 3.0 36 km | South Pacific Ocean, 155 km northwest of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile I FELT IT | More | ||
| Friday, January 20, 2023 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 20, 2023 12:35 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 20, 2023 15:35 GMT) | 3.9 96 km | 65 km south of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 20, 2023 8:02 am (GMT -5) (Jan 20, 2023 13:02 GMT) | 2.8 32 km | South Pacific Ocean, 62 km west of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile | More | ||
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.3 x 1011 joules (91.2 megawatt hours, equivalent to 78.5 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Atacama Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Atacama?
The last earthquake in Atacama occurred 7 hours ago: Minor mag. 2.9 earthquake - 44 km east of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile, on Friday, Jan 27, 2023 at 1:35 am (GMT -3).
How many quakes were there in Atacama past week?
In the past 7 days, Atacama, Chile had 19 quakes up to magnitude 4.3.
What was the strongest quake in Atacama past week?
The strongest earthquake in Atacama past week occurred 2 days ago: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 150 km northwest of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile, on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 at 11:48 pm (GMT -5).
