Latest quakes in or near Atacama, Chile, in the past 24 hours on Friday, January 27, 2023 - list, stats and map
Updated: Jan 27, 2023 12:15 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 24 hours:
- 1 quake above magnitude 3
- 1 quake between magnitude 2 and 3
Latest quake: Mag. 2.9 | 44 km E of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile -
Strongest quake today: Mag. 3.5 | 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 | 1,050 quakes 490 quakes M2+ 466 quakes M3+ 89 quakes M4+ 5 quakes M5+ |
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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (2 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 (1 quake) | |||||
| 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 | ||
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.3 x 1010 joules (3.51 megawatt hours, equivalent to 3.02 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Copiapo (Tierra Amarilla), Chile (GO03/C network) | Show on map | Station Info
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Atacama Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in Atacama?
The last earthquake in Atacama occurred 8 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 today?
In the past 24 hours, Atacama, Chile had 2 quakes up to magnitude 3.5.
What was the strongest quake in Atacama today?
The strongest earthquake in Atacama today occurred 18 hours ago: Minor mag. 3.5 earthquake - 110 km northwest of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina, on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 at 2:59 pm (GMT -3).
