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Chile: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Chile on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest eventM 2.9116.4 km depth · 36 min ago113 km NNE of Calama, Chile
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Calama. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Puerto Montt
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Puerto Montt
Forecast for the area around: Chile. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Chile
- 2.936 min agoM2.9 earthquake near Calama, Chile – now113 km NNE of Calama, Chile
- 4.457 min agoM4.4 earthquake near Alto Hospicio, Chile – now35 km S of Alto Hospicio, Chile
- 2.51 h agoM2.5 earthquake near Valparaiso, Chile – now46 km W of Valparaiso, Chile
- 2.81 h agoM2.8 earthquake near Valparaiso, Chile – now43 km W of Valparaiso, Chile
- 3.51 h agoM3.5 earthquake near Valparaiso, Chile – now46 km W of Valparaiso, Chile
- 2.92 h agoM2.9 earthquake near Putaendo, Chile – now50 km NE of Putaendo, Chile
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chile
Chile has recorded 36,057 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.8 in 2010.
Satellites have detected 28 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 231 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
36,057 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 113 km NNE of Calama, Chile | 116.4 km | |
| 4.4 | 35 km S of Alto Hospicio, Chile | 9.2 km | |
| 2.5 | 46 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 21.7 km | |
| 2.8 | 43 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 19.9 km | |
| 3.5 | 46 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 20.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 50 km NE of Putaendo, Chile | 97.7 km | |
| 2.9 | 44 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 20.2 km | |
| 3.1 | 45 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 22.2 km | |
| 2.5 | 12 km SSE of Pica, Chile | 92.6 km | |
| 4.2 | 45 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 26.4 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | 9 km W of Cobquecura, Chile | 22.0 km | |
| 8.3 | 41 km NNW of Los Vilos, Chile | 22.0 km | |
| 8.2 | 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile | 25.0 km | |
| 8.0 | 36 km NNE of Antofagasta, Chile | 46.0 km | |
| 8.0 | 13 km SW of Valparaiso, Chile | 40.0 km | |
| 7.7 | 53 km SW of Alto Hospicio, Chile | 22.0 km | |
| 7.7 | 26 km WNW of Maria Elena, Chile | 40.0 km | |
| 7.7 | 100 km ENE of Alto Hospicio, Chile | 116.0 km | |
| 7.6 | 41 km SW of Quellon, Chile | 38.0 km | |
| 7.5 | 60 km S of San Antonio, Chile | 38.0 km | |
| 7.5 | 135 km W of Valparaiso, Chile | 33.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 209 km S of Puerto Williams, Chile | 10.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 46 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | 117.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 124 km W of Lebu, Chile | 35.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 14 km SW of Placilla, Chile | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 482 | M6.9 |
| 2025 | 681 | M7.4 |
| 2024 | 557 | M7.4 |
| 2023 | 581 | M6.6 |
| 2022 | 566 | M6.2 |
| 2021 | 579 | M6.4 |
| 2020 | 623 | M6.8 |
| 2019 | 529 | M6.8 |
| 2018 | 522 | M6.3 |
| 2017 | 740 | M6.9 |
| 2016 | 762 | M7.6 |
| 2015 | 1,487 | M8.3 |
| 2014 | 1,182 | M8.2 |
| 2013 | 431 | M6.8 |
| 2012 | 429 | M7.2 |
| 2011 | 563 | M7.2 |
| 2010 | 2,146 | M8.8 |
| 2009 | 309 | M6.5 |
| 2008 | 896 | M6.3 |
| 2007 | 1,295 | M7.7 |
| 2006 | 1,646 | M6.7 |
| 2005 | 1,180 | M7.7 |
| 2004 | 1,136 | M6.6 |
| 2003 | 1,786 | M6.8 |
| 2002 | 1,775 | M6.6 |
| 2001 | 1,719 | M6.7 |
| 2000 | 790 | M6.5 |
| 1999 | 1,286 | M6.6 |
| 1998 | 1,610 | M7.1 |
| 1997 | 750 | M7.1 |
| 1996 | 605 | M6.6 |
| 1995 | 1,207 | M8.0 |
| 1994 | 986 | M6.0 |
| 1993 | 786 | M6.7 |
| 1992 | 956 | M6.5 |
| 1991 | 269 | M5.7 |
| 1990 | 160 | M6.3 |
| 1989 | 122 | M6.2 |
| 1988 | 180 | M7.0 |
| 1987 | 196 | M7.3 |
| 1986 | 179 | M5.8 |
| 1985 | 411 | M8.0 |
| 1984 | 115 | M6.4 |
| 1983 | 136 | M7.3 |
| 1982 | 102 | M6.1 |
| 1981 | 121 | M7.5 |
| 1980 | 98 | M6.1 |
| 1979 | 107 | M6.1 |
| 1978 | 82 | M7.0 |
| 1977 | 97 | M5.6 |
| 1976 | 103 | M7.3 |
Wildfires
28 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 231 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 km² | 48 km SE of Coihueco, Chile | Active | |
| 10 km² | 56 km S of Puente Alto, Chile | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | near Llaillay, Chile | Active | |
| 11 km² | 50 km S of Temuco, Chile | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 9 km ESE of San Carlos, Chile | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 19 km NNW of Santiago, Chile | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 19 km S of Chillan, Chile | Active | |
| 45 km² | 33 km NW of Los Angeles, Chile | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 22 km SE of Mulchen, Chile | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 103 km E of Antofagasta, Chile | Active |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 km² | 12 km ESE of Penco, Chile | Inactive | |
| 83 km² | 44 km N of Villa Mercedes, Chile | Inactive | |
| 67 km² | 37 km NNE of Temuco, Chile | Active | |
| 45 km² | 33 km NW of Los Angeles, Chile | Active | |
| 44 km² | 37 km E of Concepcion, Chile | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 45 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 26 km SE of Chillan, Chile | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 46 km NE of Concepcion, Chile | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 13 km WSW of Collipulli, Chile | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 52 km NE of Concepcion, Chile | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 8 km SE of Quillon, Chile | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 57 km NE of Copiapo, Chile | Active | |
| 18 km² | 27 km SSE of San Antonio, Chile | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 14 km SSE of Mulchen, Chile | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 31 km SE of Temuco, Chile | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 26 | 231 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 45 km² |
Regions
Places
- Santiago
- Puente Alto
- Maipu
- Antofagasta
- Vina del Mar
- Valparaiso
- Nunoa
- San Bernardo
- Puerto Montt
- Arica
- Penalolen
- Temuco
- Concepcion
- Rancagua
- Quilicura
- La Pintana
- Iquique
- Talca
- Calama
- Coquimbo
- La Serena
- Talcahuano
- Chillan
- Renca
- Colina
- Alto Hospicio
- Osorno
- Valdivia
- Villa Mercedes
- Quilpue
- Copiapo
- Los Angeles
- San Pedro de la Paz
- Punta Arenas
- Coronel
- Lo Prado
- Curico
- Lampa
- Villa Alemana
- San Antonio
- Hualpen
- Penaflor
- Chiguayante
- Ovalle
- Padre Las Casas
- Paine
- Linares
- Quillota
- Buin
- Padre Hurtado
- Melipilla
- Los Andes
- San Felipe
- Talagante
- Tome
- La Calera
- Villarrica
- Hacienda La Calera
- Lota
- Limache
- Penco
- Coyhaique
- Vallenar
- Angol
- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua
- Machali
- Concon
- Castro
- Constitucion
- Ancud
- Molina
- San Javier
- San Clemente
- Placilla
- Cauquenes
- Rengo
- Puerto Varas
- Labranza
- Santa Cruz
- Lautaro