M5.2 earthquake: Mejillones, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Mejillones, Chile on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 08:48 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:48:29 AM
September 21, 2026
Local time
08:48 AM
September 21, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 211 km from Antofagasta.
- Antofagasta · 211 km NW
- Iquique · 297 km SW
- Calama · 306 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.0 earthquake on December 3, 2011.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 21, 2026 earthquake near Mejillones, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Mejillones, Chile at 22.347° S, 71.898° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Antofagasta, about 211 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Mejillones, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Mejillones, Chile?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.