Earthquakes in Chile today
Earthquakes in Chile and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Chile since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 487 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Chile. The strongest was magnitude 9.5 (May 22, 1960). In the last 10 years there were 409 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 41 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M6.9, May 25, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1960 | 9.5 | 1960 Great Chilean Earthquake (Valdivia Earthquake) | 25 km |
| February 27, 2010 | 8.8 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | 23 km |
| November 11, 1922 | 8.5 | 94 km ENE of Vallenar, Chile | 70 km |
| September 16, 2015 | 8.3 | 48 km W of Illapel, Chile | 22 km |
| August 17, 1906 | 8.2 | The 1906 Valparaiso, Chile Earthquake | 35 km |
| December 9, 1950 | 8.2 | 121 km SSE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | 114 km |
| April 1, 2014 | 8.2 | 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile | 25 km |
| April 6, 1943 | 8.1 | 45 km NNW of Illapel, Chile | 35 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Chile today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Chile?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 9.5, on May 22, 1960.
How often are there earthquakes in Chile?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 409 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 41 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.