Reported by IRIS 169 days ago.
It is the 4th strongest of the 10 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
IRIS reported: OFF COAST OF SOUTHERN CHILE
IRIS recorded magnitude 5.3 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 · 8.4 km
- March 15, 2026 · score 4 · 13.4 km
- March 15, 2026 · score 4 · 13.4 km
How we know
One source: IRIS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 57 % 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) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 57% |
| Coordinates | -45.5694, -77.2733 |
| Nearest City | Puerto Aysén (358 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-15T07:28:37.000Z |
| Source | https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/tools/event/12082561 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.3 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mww |
| Region | OFF COAST OF SOUTHERN CHILE |
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 18/100, in Off Coast of Southern Chile (Chile), based on data from iris. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.