M4.7 earthquake: Ollagüe, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Ollagüe, Chile on September 21, 2026. It was recorded at 09:17 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 115 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
115 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
12:17:05 PM
September 21, 2026
Local time
09:17 AM
September 21, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 134 km from Calama.
- Calama · 134 km N
- Iquique · 167 km SE
- Antofagasta · 307 km NE
- Arica · 337 km SE
- Potosí · 379 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 4 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 121 km | Ollagüe, Chile · 56 km W | 13 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 108 km | Ollagüe, Chile · 46 km WNW | 32 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 122 km | Ollagüe, Chile · 36 km WNW |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 612 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on March 28, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 21, 2026 earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Chile at 21.246° S, 68.922° W, at a depth of 115 km. The nearest town was Calama, about 134 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (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, 4 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.