M5.2 earthquake: San Antonio, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near San Antonio, Chile on September 25, 2026. It was recorded at 12:29 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 19 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mww · Moderate
Depth
19 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:29:07 PM
September 25, 2026
Local time
12:29 PM
September 25, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 69 km from San Antonio.
- San Antonio · 69 km SW
- Valparaíso · 117 km SW
- Viña del Mar · 122 km SW
- San Fernando · 128 km NW
- Rancagua · 134 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 34 km | San Antonio, Chile · 23 km SW | 46 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 686 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on March 11, 2010.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 25, 2026 earthquake near San Antonio, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near San Antonio, Chile at 33.990° S, 72.184° W, at a depth of 19 km. The nearest town was San Antonio, about 69 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near San Antonio, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 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 San Antonio, Chile?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.