M4.2 earthquake — 172 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 172 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile on Oct 5, 2026 at 08:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 94 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 94.1 km |
| Coordinates | -24.420, -68.922 |
| Time | Oct 5, 08:25 UTC |
| Location | 172 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzmz |
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 | 249 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.