Map: 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile

By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky Updated May 26, 2026 at 8:20 p.m. E.T.

Shake intensity

Weak

Strong

Population density

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30 mi

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Chile Summer time. The New York Times

A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in Chile on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The temblor happened at 5:52 p.m. Chile Summer time about 19 miles east of Calama, Chile, data from the agency shows.

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.

Aftershocks detected

Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area. Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.

Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles

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Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.

When quakes and aftershocks occurred

Mon. 4 p.m. Mon. 10 p.m. Tue. 4 a.m. Tue. 10 a.m. 0 2 4 6 Mag. 8 Magnitude 6.9 earthquake

All times are Chile Summer time. The New York Times

Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Chile Summer time. Shake data is as of Monday, May 25 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Tuesday, May 26 at 8:07 p.m. Eastern.