M4.7 earthquake: Ollagüe, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Ollagüe, Chile on October 6, 2026. It was recorded at 03:16 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 122 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mww · Light
Depth
122 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
06:16:33 AM
October 6, 2026
Local time
03:16 AM
October 6, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 147 km from Calama.
- Calama · 147 km N
- Iquique · 188 km SE
- Antofagasta · 333 km NE
- Arica · 344 km SE
- Potosí · 346 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 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 | 23 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 108 km | Ollagüe, Chile · 46 km WNW | 11 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 632 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 October 6, 2026 earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Chile at 21.159° S, 68.603° W, at a depth of 122 km. The nearest town was Calama, about 147 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 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, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.