M5.1 earthquake: Coquimbo, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Coquimbo, Chile on October 13, 2026. It was recorded at 09:30 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 22 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
22 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:30:47 AM
October 14, 2026
Local time
09:30 PM
October 13, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 93 km from La Serena.
- La Serena · 93 km NW
- Coquimbo · 93 km NW
- Ovalle · 163 km N
- Copiapó · 251 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 10 km | Coquimbo, Chile · 98 km NW | 11 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 395 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.9 earthquake on November 11, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 13, 2026 earthquake near Coquimbo, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near Coquimbo, Chile at 29.215° S, 71.802° W, at a depth of 22 km. The nearest town was La Serena, about 93 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Coquimbo, 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 Coquimbo, Chile?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.