M5.1 earthquake: Colchane, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Colchane, Chile on October 9, 2026. It was recorded at 07:22 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 124 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
124 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
10:22:14 AM
October 9, 2026
Local time
07:22 AM
October 9, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 145 km from Iquique.
- Iquique · 145 km E
- Arica · 222 km SE
- Tacna · 262 km SE
- Oruro · 277 km SW
- Calama · 282 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 431 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.8 earthquake on June 13, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 9, 2026 earthquake near Colchane, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Colchane, Chile at 19.913° S, 68.790° W, at a depth of 124 km. The nearest town was Iquique, about 145 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Colchane, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (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 Colchane, Chile?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.