Over the past 30 days, Chile has recorded 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 14 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 2 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 16 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 8 of the epicenters were offshore. 5 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 53 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 9.0 km to 123.6 km. All 18 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.5 event near 27 km ENE of Cañete, Chile at 34.3 km depth, which drew 45 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.0 near 43 km NNW of Chamical, Argentina, trails by 0.5 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near 43 km E of Salamanca, Chile.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-05-17 02:41:41 UTC | 4.2mwr | 28 km WSW of Illapel, Chile -31.685°, -71.466° | 51.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 28 km WSW of Illapel, Chile, logged at 02:41 UTC. At a depth of 51.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -31.685°, -71.466°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 10:18:42 UTC | 4.3mb | 121 km NE of Vicuña, Chile -29.323°, -69.762° | 118.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 121 km NE of Vicuña, Chile on May 13, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 118.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -29.323°, -69.762°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 17:14:44 UTC | 4.8mb | 43 km E of Salamanca, Chile -31.705°, -70.512° | 9.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 43 km E of Salamanca, Chile with origin time 17:14 UTC on May 11, 2026. At just 9.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -31.705°, -70.512°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 08:03:57 UTC | 4.7mb | 7 km ENE of Cañete, Chile -37.767°, -73.323° | 30.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026, Chile registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 7 km ENE of Cañete, Chile at 08:03 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 30.6 km depth. The epicenter is at -37.767°, -73.323°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 02:34:07 UTC | 5.5mww | 27 km ENE of Cañete, Chile -37.722°, -73.106° | 34.3 km | 45 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 27 km ENE of Cañete, Chile. Of every earthquake currently listed for Chile, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Chile over the past 30 days. 45 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.8 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 34.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -37.722°, -73.106°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 11:31:43 UTC | 4.7mwr | 90 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile -30.179°, -72.238° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 11:31 UTC on May 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 90 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -30.179°N, -72.238°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 11:15:59 UTC | 4.2mb | 30 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina -31.584°, -69.545° | 123.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 6, 2026 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 30 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina. At 123.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -31.584°N, -69.545°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 08:19:31 UTC | 4.6mb | 74 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile -30.131°, -72.084° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 74 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile on May 6, 2026, with origin time 08:19 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -30.131°, -72.084°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 01:19:20 UTC | 3.3ml | 10 km N of Villa Dolores, Argentina -31.848°, -65.189° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.3 event was detected 10 km N of Villa Dolores, Argentina on May 6, 2026, with origin time 01:19 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -31.848°N, -65.189°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 06:38:11 UTC | 4.4mb | 88 km W of Illapel, Chile -31.686°, -72.097° | 11.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 88 km W of Illapel, Chile came in on May 3, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -31.686°N, -72.097°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 05:04:56 UTC | 5.0mb | 43 km NNW of Chamical, Argentina -30.009°, -66.512° | 10.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 43 km NNW of Chamical, Argentina on May 2, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -30.009°N, -66.512°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 23:35:36 UTC | 4.1mb | 88 km NNW of La Serena, Chile -29.236°, -71.758° | 27.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 88 km NNW of La Serena, Chile with origin time 23:35 UTC on April 28, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 27.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -29.236°, -71.758°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 14:55:23 UTC | 4.7mb | 71 km WSW of San Antonio, Chile -33.950°, -72.255° | 21.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 71 km WSW of San Antonio, Chile at 14:55 UTC on April 28, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 21.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -33.950°, -72.255°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 12:54:45 UTC | 4.0mwr | 69 km SW of San Antonio, Chile -33.969°, -72.212° | 24.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 69 km SW of San Antonio, Chile at 12:54 UTC on April 28, 2026. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -33.969°, -72.212°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 10:06:22 UTC | 4.1mwr | 70 km SW of San Antonio, Chile -34.021°, -72.168° | 22.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026, Chile registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 70 km SW of San Antonio, Chile at 10:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 22.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -34.021°N, -72.168°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 10:04:20 UTC | 4.2mwr | 67 km SW of San Antonio, Chile -33.980°, -72.168° | 21.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 67 km SW of San Antonio, Chile on April 28, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -33.980°, -72.168°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 20:08:06 UTC | 4.1mwr | 66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile -28.777°, -71.399° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:08 UTC on April 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -28.777°, -71.399°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 02:45:50 UTC | 3.1ml | 4 km W of Peñaflor, Chile -33.611°, -70.920° | 66.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 4 km W of Peñaflor, Chile came in on April 24, 2026 at 02:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 66.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -33.611°, -70.920°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
27 km ENE of Cañete, Chile
2026-05-10
71 km W of Vallenar, Chile
2026-03-13
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Chile lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and has experienced some of history's largest earthquakes, including the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the most powerful ever recorded.
In 2026, Chile has recorded 90 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Chile in 2026 was a magnitude 6.2 event near Vallenar, Chile. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 18 in the last 30 days.
Chile lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and has experienced some of history's largest earthquakes, including the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, the most powerful ever recorded.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.5 event near 27 km ENE of Cañete, Chile.
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