Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Vallenar
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Vallenar, Atacama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 67 km (42 mi) SSW of Vallenar, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year21
- Last 5 years113
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Vallenar
45 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Vallenar in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Vallenar
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 48 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Vallenar, answered
Was there an earthquake in Vallenar today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Vallenar in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Vallenar?
Over the last five years there were 113 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Vallenar, an average of 23 a year. 21 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Vallenar in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Oct 31, 2023, 12:33 UTC, 80 km (50 mi) WSW of Vallenar, at a depth of 34 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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