Calama, Chile — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck in northern Chile early this morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 5:36 AM Central Time on Wednesday, November 11 (8:36 AM local time in Chile), about 27 kilometers west-southwest of Calama, in the Antofagasta region. It struck deep underground, roughly 91 kilometers below the surface. Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was likely light.

Impacts: No reports of damage have come in, and no one has reported feeling the shaking so far. No tsunami warning has been issued for this quake.

What to do: If you felt shaking, check your home for hazards like fallen objects or cracked walls before moving around. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one. If you are indoors during shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

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