Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near La Serena
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of La Serena, Coquimbo Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7, 95 km (59 mi) NW of La Serena, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year40
- Last 5 years209
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near La Serena
90 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Serena in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 11.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near La Serena
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 46 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.2 | 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.7 | 94 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.3 | 18 km SE of Coquimbo, Chile | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 73 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in La Serena, answered
Was there an earthquake in La Serena today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of La Serena in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near La Serena?
Over the last five years there were 209 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Serena, an average of 42 a year. 40 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near La Serena in five years?
A magnitude 6.3 on Sep 6, 2023, 23:48 UTC, 47 km (29 mi) SSW of La Serena, at a depth of 36 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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