M4.9 earthquake — 14 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 14 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile on Oct 14, 2026 at 03:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 48.3 km |
| Coordinates | -20.347, -70.246 |
| Time | Oct 14, 03:11 UTC |
| Location | 14 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000u272 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 163 km | Nov 1, 18:42 UTC | 70 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.3 | 169 km | Nov 3, 01:41 UTC | 25 km NNE of Camiña, Chile |
| M4.1 | 225 km | Nov 3, 14:23 UTC | 57 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.5 | 241 km | Nov 1, 01:24 UTC | 55 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.