Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Iquique
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Iquique, Tarapacá, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 20 km (12 mi) SW of Iquique, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year35
- Last 5 years171
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Iquique
72 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Iquique in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2026, with 8.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Iquique
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, Chile | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km SE of Huara, Chile | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.9 | 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 45 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Iquique, answered
Was there an earthquake in Iquique today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Iquique in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Iquique?
Over the last five years there were 171 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Iquique, an average of 34 a year. 35 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Iquique in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on May 26, 2025, 03:50 UTC, 99 km (61 mi) NE of Iquique, at a depth of 105 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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