M4.9 earthquake — 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile on Oct 14, 2026 at 03:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 45 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 | 44.9 km |
| Coordinates | -20.355, -70.270 |
| Time | Oct 14, 03:11 UTC |
| Location | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 162 km | Oct 9, 10:22 UTC | 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile |
| M4.4 | 183 km | Oct 9, 06:41 UTC | 56 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.7 | 186 km | Oct 7, 15:46 UTC | 45 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.4 | 228 km | Oct 13, 23:26 UTC | 70 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 263 km | Oct 8, 05:35 UTC | 39 km NE of Calama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.