Earthquakes in Chile

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Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at -35.68°, -71.54°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Chile

Over the past 30 days, Chile has recorded 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 14 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 11 shallow (<70 km), 5 intermediate (70–300 km). 5 of the epicenters were offshore. 6 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 15 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 131.2 km. All 16 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 5.0 event near 43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile at 49.8 km depth, which drew 4 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.0 near 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina, trails by 0.0 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near 26 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Showing 16 of 16

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
1 day ago 2026-07-04 03:09:33 UTC	5.0mww	43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile -30.913°, -71.479°	49.8 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On July 4, 2026 at 03:09 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Chile over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 49.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -30.913°, -71.479°. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-07-02 00:25:19 UTC	4.5mb	150 km WSW of Lebu, Chile -38.135°, -75.231°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 150 km WSW of Lebu, Chile at 00:25 UTC on July 2, 2026. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: -38.135°, -75.231°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
3 days ago 2026-07-01 19:52:02 UTC	4.4mb	15 km NNE of Tomé, Chile -36.491°, -72.873°	45.8 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 15 km NNE of Tomé, Chile on July 1, 2026 at 19:52 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 45.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -36.491°, -72.873°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-28 2026-06-28 03:12:06 UTC	4.4mb	32 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina -31.547°, -67.964°	109.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
June 28, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 32 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina, logged at 03:12 UTC. At a depth of 109.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -31.547°, -67.964°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-24 2026-06-24 10:36:34 UTC	4.5mb	8 km NNE of La Serena, Chile -29.829°, -71.215°	59.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 8 km NNE of La Serena, Chile on June 24, 2026, with origin time 10:36 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 59.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -29.829°, -71.215°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 19:45:25 UTC	4.3mb	5 km SE of Molina, Chile -35.148°, -71.242°	94.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 5 km SE of Molina, Chile on June 20, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 94.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -35.148°, -71.242°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 01:32:08 UTC	4.2mb	13 km SSE of Llaillay, Chile -32.953°, -70.917°	80.4 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 13 km SSE of Llaillay, Chile with origin time 01:32 UTC on June 20, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 80.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -32.953°, -70.917°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 09:51:35 UTC	4.8mb	26 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile -30.676°, -71.465°	38.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 26 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile with origin time 09:51 UTC on June 17, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 38.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -30.676°, -71.465°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-14 2026-06-14 22:54:06 UTC	4.1mwr	34 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile -32.735°, -71.734°	33.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile at 22:54 UTC on June 14, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 33.2 km depth. The epicenter is at -32.735°, -71.734°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 22:29:11 UTC	4.6mb	45 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile -34.659°, -71.857°	40.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 13, 2026, Chile registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 45 km W of Santa Cruz, Chile at 22:29 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -34.659°, -71.857°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 12:04:14 UTC	4.6mwr	25 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile -30.658°, -71.457°	59.6 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 12:04 UTC on June 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 25 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 59.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -30.658°N, -71.457°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 09:56:31 UTC	4.4mb	30 km E of Salamanca, Chile -31.817°, -70.648°	108.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 13, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 30 km E of Salamanca, Chile. The event originated approximately 108.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -31.817°N, -70.648°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 21:20:13 UTC	4.5mb	22 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile -30.687°, -71.417°	48.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 22 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile came in on June 9, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 48.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -30.687°N, -71.417°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-09 2026-06-09 21:06:10 UTC	4.2mb	36 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile -32.808°, -71.909°	35.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 9, 2026, Chile registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 36 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile at 21:06 UTC. At a depth of 35.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -32.808°N, -71.909°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-08 2026-06-08 06:13:52 UTC	4.2mb	57 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile -32.254°, -71.790°	26.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 06:13 UTC on June 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 57 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile. The event originated approximately 26.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -32.254°, -71.790°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 06:54:48 UTC	5.0mb	103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina -31.844°, -66.963°	131.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina on June 5, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. At 131.2 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -31.844°N, -66.963°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days16

2026 (M2.5+)124

Largest (30 Days)

M5.0

43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile

1 day ago

Largest in 2026

M6.2

71 km W of Vallenar, Chile

2026-03-13

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Chile

Chile lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and has experienced some of history's largest earthquakes, including the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the most powerful ever recorded.

Chile Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Chile has recorded 124 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Chile in 2026 was a magnitude 6.2 event near Vallenar, Chile.

Seismic Activity in Chile

Over the past 30 days, there have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Chile?

In the past 30 days, 16 earthquakes have been recorded in the Chile region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Chile?

The largest recent earthquake in the Chile area was a magnitude 5.0 event that occurred 43 km SW of Ovalle, Chile.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Chile?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.