13 Jan 2026, 07:28 UTC · Jan 13, 2:28 AM ET

M5.3 earthquake 72 km W of Ollagüe, Chile

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 72 km W of Ollagüe, Chile at Jan 13, 2:28 AM ET, 115 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 5 people reported feeling it.

M4.7 45 km WNW of Ollagüe, ChileM4.7 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, ChileM4.7 69 km W of Ollagüe, ChileM4.7 59 km WSW of Ollagüe, ChileM4.7 47 km WSW of Ollagüe, ChileM4.8 84 km SE of La Tirana, ChileM4.8 38 km N of Calama, ChileM4.8 18 km NNW of Ollagüe, ChileM4.8 69 km NNE of Calama, ChileM4.9 75 km SSW of Ollagüe, ChileM5.1 43 km NNE of Calama, ChileM5.3 72 km W of Ollagüe, ChileM5.4 75 km W of Ollagüe, Chile
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.3 mww
Time13 Jan 2026, 07:28 UTC
Location-21.316°, -68.942° – 72 km W of Ollagüe, Chile
Depth115.1 km
Felt reports5
USGS eventus7000rpce
Within 100 km

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4.769 km W of Ollagüe, ChileSep 21, 8:17 AM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 72 km W of Ollagüe, Chile earthquake?

Magnitude 5.3 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 115 km.

Was it felt?

5 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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