M4.5 earthquake — 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile on Sep 7, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 91 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.7 km |
| Coordinates | -25.054, -69.264 |
| Time | Sep 7, 21:54 UTC |
| Location | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tez1 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 240 km | Sep 3, 05:52 UTC | 22 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M5.1 | 281 km | Sep 5, 11:37 UTC | 69 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.