M4.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile — November 11

Camiña, Chile — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 2:45 PM Central Time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, centered about 41 kilometers, or roughly 25 miles, south-southeast of Camiña, in far northern Chile. It struck deep underground, about 113 kilometers, or 70 miles, below the surface. Because the quake was deep and inland, there is no tsunami threat.

Impacts:

Shaking was felt across the surrounding area of northern Chile. With the quake striking so deep, the shaking at the surface was limited, and no damage reports had come in as of this report.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows, heavy furniture and anything that could fall.

Check your home for hazards like gas leaks and broken glass after the shaking ends.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 11, 2026.