Chile – Arica y Parinacota Region

This page summarizes earthquakes in Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.1 earthquake near Arica on 2026-08-11 22:17:50 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Arica y Parinacota Region

The Arica y Parinacota Region is the northernmost of Chile's 16 first order administrative divisions. It comprises two provinces, Arica and Parinacota. It borders Peru's Department of Tacna to the north, Bolivia's La Paz and Oruro departments to the east and Chile's Tarapacá Region to the south.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
26
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.1
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.00
Avg depth (last 30 days)
95 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Arica y Parinacota Region recorded 44 earthquakes within Chile. The average magnitude was M2.99. The strongest event reached M4.1.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #10 within Chile.

Located on the Altiplano Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
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Earthquakes in Arica y Parinacota Region (last 30 days)