Region · Chile
Earthquakes in Atacama
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Atacama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Atacama
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year53
- Last 5 years288
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
106 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Atacama in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 11.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Atacama
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile | depth 48 km | |
| 4.1 | 38 km SSW of Taltal, Chile | depth 32 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Atacama, answered
Was there an earthquake in Atacama today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Atacama in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Atacama have each year?
Over the last five years there were 288 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Atacama, an average of 58 a year. 53 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Atacama in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Oct 31, 2023, 12:33 UTC, 80 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Atacama
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Vallenar | 21 | 113 |