Earthquake report · M 5.1

M5.1 earthquake 111 km from Pozo Almonte, Chile

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 17:39 UTC

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 7:22 AM (GMT-3) 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile at a depth of 124 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -19.91°, -68.79° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth (km): 124
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 7:22 AM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 10:22
Coordinates: -19.913, -68.790

Updates

M 5.1 - 72 km SSW of Colchane, ChileOct 9, 2026, 17:39 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 07:28 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.