La Tirana, Chile —

What happened: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck about 100 kilometers east of La Tirana, Chile, at 2:36 PM Central Time on Monday, October 26, 2026. The quake occurred at a depth of about 120 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Impacts: No felt reports or damage reports were available at the time of this report, and no tsunami threat was issued. Earthquakes at this depth are often felt less strongly at the surface than shallower quakes of the same size, but shaking can still be noticed near the epicenter.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay put until it stops.

- Check your home for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, and damaged wiring.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours and days after a quake.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 26, 2026.