Reported by GFZ 169 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 10 recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026 — 2 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 4 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Off Coast of Southern Chile
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.4 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Off Coast of Southern Chile.
Nearby, since 15 March 2026
- March 15, 2026 · score 19 · 4.6 km
- March 15, 2026 · score 4 · 20.8 km
- March 15, 2026 · score 4 · 20.8 km
How we know
Confirmed by 4 independent sources, including GFZ.
Our own score for this event is 19 out of 100, at 72 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 19 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 72% |
| Coordinates | -45.5890, -77.1310 |
| Nearest City | Puerto Aysén (347 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-15T07:28:38.190Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026fean |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.39 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Off Coast of Southern Chile |
| Isc Mag | 5.3 |
| Isc Depth | 10 |
| Isc MagType | M |
| Isc Region | Off coast of southern Chile |
| Iris Mag | 5.3 |
| Iris Depth | 10 |
| Iris MagType | mww |
| Iris Region | OFF COAST OF SOUTHERN CHILE |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"isc_645512658","source":"isc","severity":"medium","severityValue":43.12,"timestamp":1773559718190,"latitude":-45.589,"longitude":-77.131},{"id":"isc_645512655","source":"isc","severity":"medium","severityValue":42.4,"timestamp":1773559717000,"latitude":-45.569,"longitude":-77.273},{"id":"iris_12082561","source":"iris","severity":"medium","severityValue":42.4,"timestamp":1773559717000,"latitude":-45.5694,"longitude":-77.2733}] |
Cascade Risks
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 19/100, in Off Coast of Southern Chile (Chile), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.