5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes near Calama, Chile on Nov. 11

Published Nov 11, 2026

EL LOA, Antofagasta — A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted close to Calama on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the area at 11:36 UTC (08:36 local time), was centered about 27 km west-southwest of Calama. It occurred at a depth of 91 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey