Seismic activity on July 22: Earthquake close to Vallenar, Chile registered – magnitude 5.1

Published Jul 22, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake hit near Vallenar on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 09:34 UTC (04:34 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter approximately 121 km northwest of Vallenar.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey