Earthquake in Chile today, Wednesday, September 9: epicenter of the latest tremor according to CSN

• CHECK WHAT AN EMERGENCY BACKPACK FOR THE HOME SHOULD CONTAIN.

• WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
• Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.

• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
• They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.

• WHY IS CHILE A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?
• Chile is located on the western edge of the South American plate, where the Nazca and Antarctic plates converge and generate earthquakes. This is one of the zones of the Ring of Fire.

• Why you should never use an elevator during an earthquake?



Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.

• Earthquake 24 km NE of Cobquecura

Local Time: 14:25:07 09/09/2026

UTC Time: 17:25:07 09/09/2026

Latitude: -35.96

Longitude: -72.64

Depth: 64 km

Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

• Earthquake 35 km N of Pica

Local Time: 13:12:24 09/09/2026

UTC Time: 16:12:24 09/09/2026

Latitude: -20.17

Longitude: -69.28

Depth: 105 km

Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

• Earthquake 27 km NE of Calama

Local Time: 11:56:47 09/09/2026

UTC Time: 14:56:47 09/09/2026

Latitude: -22.33

Longitude: -68.72

Depth: 89 km

Magnitude: 2.5 MLv

• Earthquake 30 km south of Mina Collahuasi, Chile

Magnitude: 3.1 MLv

Date: 09/09/26

Time: 09:32:43

Latitude: -21.09

Longitude: -68.68

Depth: 145 km

• Earthquake 30 km northwest of La Serena, Chile

Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

Date: 09/09/26

Time: 09:24:10

Latitude: -29.69

Longitude: -71.45

Depth: 67 km

• Earthquake 40 km northwest of Patache, Chile

Magnitude: 4.5 Mw

Date: 09/09/26

Time: 08:46:01

Latitude: -20.64

Longitude: -70.54

Depth: 43 km

• WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?
• The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region surrounding the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.

• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE, TREMOR, SEISM, AND TELURIC MOVEMENT?
• In reality, the four terms are synonyms, but in Latin America special emphasis has been given to the term earthquake to refer to destructive tremors or those that have caused casualties.

• Earthquake 55 km SE of Socaire
• Local Time: 23:27:12 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -24.02
• Longitude: -67.62
• Depth: 215 KM
• Magnitude: 3.1 MLv

• WHAT IS THE LARGEST MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN CHILE?
• The earthquake on May 22, 1960, recorded in Valdivia with a magnitude of 9.5 is the strongest earthquake recorded in the country.

• WHAT IS A SEISMIC SWARM?
• A seismic swarm is a group of earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short period of time. Unlike a single strong earthquake, seismic swarms usually consist of numerous minor tremors. Often, there is no main earthquake triggering the swarm, but the seismic events occur more or less continuously and are related to tectonic processes.

• HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
• • Go to the already established safety zones.
• • Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.
• • If possible, avoid panic and try to stay calm.
• • Do not run in vehicle passage areas.
• • If you are driving, stop your vehicle.
• • If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.
• • Be attentive to minors, disabled people, and the elderly.

• HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE A TREMOR FROM AN EARTHQUAKE?
• The terms “tremor” and “earthquake” are often used interchangeably, but generally, the difference lies in their magnitude, perceived intensity, and reach.

• • Tremor: Refers to seismic movements of lesser intensity. Usually, it is used to describe low magnitude earth tremors that do not cause significant damage to structures or people. They are perceptible, but their impact is mild.

• • Earthquake: Refers to a seismic event of greater magnitude. Earthquakes are significant seismic tremors that can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and, in the most severe cases, cause personal injuries and even loss of life. They have considerable magnitude and are often accompanied by aftershocks.

• Earthquake 27 km S of Mina Collahuasi
• Local Time: 22:19:28 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -21.07
• Longitude: -68.69
• Depth: 153 KM
• Magnitude: 3.3 MLv

• Earthquake 57 km S of Camiña
• Local Time: 22:04:46 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -19.82
• Longitude: -69.35
• Depth: 100 KM
• Magnitude: 2.6 MLv

• WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?
• The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region surrounding the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.

• WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
• Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.

• WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
• Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant seismic activity or intensity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.

• WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
• An earthquake is a sudden rupture of rocks inside the Earth. This sudden release of energy propagates as waves that cause ground movement.

• Earthquake 54 km S of Pica
• Local Time: 21:42:34 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -20.97
• Longitude: -69.25
• Depth: 109 KM
• Magnitude: 2.7 MLv

• Earthquake 41 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama
• Local Time: 21:08:56 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -23.10
• Longitude: -68.56
• Depth: 83 KM
• Magnitude: 2.7 MLv

• Earthquake 13 km NE of Tirúa
• Local Time: 20:00:55 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -38.24
• Longitude: -73.44
• Depth: 28 KM
• Magnitude: 3.0 MLv

• Earthquake 54 km NE of Calama
• Local Time: 19:50:47 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -22.09
• Longitude: -68.61
• Depth: 106 KM
• Magnitude: 2.8 MLv

• Earthquake 60 km E of Combarbalá
• Local Time: 19:46:06 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -31.09
• Longitude: -70.37
• Depth: 119 KM
• Magnitude: 3.2 MLv

• Earthquake 93 km W of Patache
• Local Time: 19:02:02 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -20.84
• Longitude: -71.09
• Depth: 30 KM
• Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

• Earthquake 5 km N of Pichidangui
• Local Time: 17:59:42 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -32.09
• Longitude: -71.54
• Depth: 37 KM
• Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

• Earthquake 10 km N of Petorca
• Local Time: 17:54:29 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -32.17
• Longitude: -70.94
• Depth: 41 KM
• Magnitude: 2.7 MLv

• Earthquake 75 km SE of Socaire
• Local Time: 16:59:18 08/09/2026
• Latitude: -24.03
• Longitude: -67.33
• Depth: 227 KM
• Magnitude: 3.1 MLv

• WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
• If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a high area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.

• CHECK AND NOTE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE NUMBERS.

• WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?
• • Essential hygiene items
• • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
• • Warm clothing
• • Non-perishable food (tuna cans, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc.) and money
• • Communication items
• • Specific items for babies and infants, feminine use, elderly, and other basic needs.

• CHECK WHAT AN EMERGENCY BACKPACK FOR THE HOME SHOULD CONTAIN.

• WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?
• Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake or tremor, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.

• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
• They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.

• WHY IS CHILE A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?
• Chile is located on the western edge of the South American plate, where the Nazca and Antarctic plates converge and generate earthquakes. This is one of the zones of the Ring of Fire.

• Earthquake 41 km E of Patache

Local Time: 15:39:03 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 18:39:03 08/09/2026

Latitude: -20.84

Longitude: -69.81

Depth: 49 km

Magnitude: 3.2 MLv

• Earthquake 65 km N of Calama

Local Time: 15:30:00 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 18:30:00 08/09/2026

Latitude: -21.92

Longitude: -68.73

Depth: 103 km

Magnitude: 3.1 MLv

• HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?



• Go to the already established safety zones.

• Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.

• If possible, avoid panic and try to stay calm.

• Do not run in vehicle passage areas.

• If you are driving, stop your vehicle.

• If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.

• Be attentive to minors, disabled people, and the elderly.

• Earthquake 60 km SW of Ollagüe

Local Time: 12:30:24 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 15:30:24 08/09/2026

Latitude: -21.58

Longitude: -68.69

Depth: 122 km

Magnitude: 3.1 MLv

• Earthquake 24 km NE of Punta de Choros

Local Time: 12:00:25 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 15:00:25 08/09/2026

Latitude: -29.06

Longitude: -71.35

Depth: 29 km

Magnitude: 2.6 MLv

• Earthquake 38 km NE of Calama

Local Time: 11:37:03 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 14:37:03 08/09/2026

Latitude: -22.22

Longitude: -68.67

Depth: 114 km

Magnitude: 3.0 MLv

• Earthquake 65 km W of Ollagüe

Local Time: 10:51:00 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 13:51:00 08/09/2026

Latitude: -21.41

Longitude: -68.85

Depth: 106 km

Magnitude: 2.5 MLv

• Earthquake 30 km N of Punta de Choros

Local Time: 10:43:06 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 13:43:06 08/09/2026

Latitude: -28.98

Longitude: -71.46

Depth: 26 km

Magnitude: 2.9 MLv

• Earthquake 69 km E of Quillagua

Local Time: 10:42:08 08/09/2026

UTC Time: 13:42:08 08/09/2026

Latitude: -21.41

Longitude: -68.92

Depth 111 km

Magnitude: 4.5 Mw

• Earthquake 58 km northeast of Quillagua, Chile

Magnitude: 2.8 MLv

Date: 08/09/26

Time: 08:35:23

Latitude: -21.37

Longitude: -69.07

Depth: 99 km

• Earthquake 29 km southwest of Mina La Escondida, Chile

Magnitude: 2.8 MLv

Date: 08/09/26

Time: 07:51:11

Latitude: -24.45

Longitude: -69.27

Depth: 102 km

• Earthquake 61 km southeast of Sierra Gorda, Chile

Magnitude: 3.9 MLv

Date: 08/09/26

Time: 07:33:38

Latitude: -23.25

Longitude: -68.87

Depth: 99 km

• WHAT IS THE LARGEST MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN CHILE?

The earthquake on May 22, 1960, recorded in Valdivia with a magnitude of 9.5 is the strongest earthquake recorded in the country.

• WHY IS CHILE A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?

Chile is located on the western edge of the South American plate, where the Nazca and Antarctic plates converge and generate earthquakes. This is one of the zones of the Ring of Fire.

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• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?

They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.

• WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?

If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a high area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.

Follow live reports of the latest earthquakes in Chile recorded by the National Seismological Center. Also check related news and recommendations to act in these types of situations.

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