5.1 magnitude earthquake hits close to La Serena, Chile on Oct. 14

Published Oct 14, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near La Serena on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 00:30 UTC (19:30 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 19 km, with its epicenter approximately 92 km northwest of La Serena.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey