Chile – Provincia de Elqui

This page summarizes earthquakes in Provincia de Elqui (Chile). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.9 earthquake near Paihuano on 2026-07-30 21:18:44 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Provincia de Elqui

Elqui Province is a province in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Its capital is Coquimbo. Spread over an area of 16,895.1 km2 (6,523.2 sq mi), it had a population of 562,457 inhabitants as per the 2024 Chilean census. The province was established by law on 1 August 1974.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
10
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.6
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.24
Avg depth (last 30 days)
78 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Provincia de Elqui recorded 56 earthquakes within Chile. The average magnitude was M3.16. The strongest event reached M4.7.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #9 within Chile.

Located on the South America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Provincia de Elqui (last 30 days)