M4.7 earthquake: Ollagüe, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Ollagüe, Chile on October 7, 2026. It was recorded at 12:46 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 108 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
108 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
03:46:15 PM
October 7, 2026
Local time
12:46 PM
October 7, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 154 km from Calama.
- Calama · 154 km N
- Iquique · 178 km SE
- Arica · 333 km SE
- Antofagasta · 336 km NE
- Potosí · 348 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 121 km | Ollagüe, Chile · 56 km W | 24 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 643 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 7, 2026 earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Chile at 21.084° S, 68.673° W, at a depth of 108 km. The nearest town was Calama, about 154 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, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.