M5.20 Earthquake – 167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile

21 September 2026, 11:48 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile on 21 September 2026, 11:48 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mb)
Location
167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile
Date & time
21 September 2026, 11:48 UTC
Coordinates
-22.3643, -71.8678
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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