M4.7 earthquake — 147 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 147 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile on Aug 21, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 102 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 102.4 km |
| Coordinates | -25.567, -68.882 |
| Time | Aug 21, 22:26 UTC |
| Location | 147 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmnz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 204 km | Aug 20, 04:52 UTC | 85 km S of Antofagasta, Chile |
| M4.4 | 212 km | Aug 16, 21:06 UTC | 99 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.7 | 225 km | Aug 20, 03:09 UTC | 81 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.