M4.7 earthquake — 148 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 148 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile on Aug 21, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 106 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 | 105.5 km |
| Coordinates | -25.560, -68.885 |
| Time | Aug 21, 22:26 UTC |
| Location | 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 68 km | Sep 7, 21:54 UTC | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
| M4.3 | 233 km | Sep 8, 01:24 UTC | 88 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.7 | 240 km | Sep 13, 19:40 UTC | 60 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
| M4.2 | 242 km | Sep 8, 10:33 UTC | 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M5.0 | 247 km | Sep 9, 10:06 UTC | 53 km W of Cafayate, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.