M4.5 earthquake: Ollagüe, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ollagüe, Chile on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 01:38 PM GMT-4 at a depth of 193 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
193 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
05:38:42 PM
September 21, 2026
Local time
01:38 PM
September 21, 2026 · GMT-4
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 149 km from Calama.
- Calama · 149 km E
- Tarija · 294 km W
- San Salvador de Jujuy · 330 km NW
- Potosí · 332 km SW
- Iquique · 335 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.1.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 167 km | San Pedro de Atacama, Chile · 101 km NE | 25 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 303 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on November 17, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 21, 2026 earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Chile at 22.043° S, 67.539° W, at a depth of 193 km. The nearest town was Calama, about 149 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (light). 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 Ollagüe, Chile?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.1.