Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ovalle
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ovalle, Coquimbo Region, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 57 km (36 mi) N of Ovalle, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year32
- Last 5 years176
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ovalle
77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ovalle in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 13.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ovalle
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km SE of Coquimbo, Chile | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 73 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ovalle, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ovalle today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ovalle in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ovalle?
Over the last five years there were 176 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ovalle, an average of 35 a year. 32 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ovalle in five years?
A magnitude 6.3 on Sep 6, 2023, 23:48 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) NW of Ovalle, 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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