M4.9 earthquake — 23 km NE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 23 km NE of Calama, Chile on Sep 6, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 118 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 118.2 km |
| Coordinates | -22.299, -68.770 |
| Time | Sep 6, 10:39 UTC |
| Location | 23 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tep0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 106 km | Sep 26, 19:48 UTC | 65 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M3.8 | 251 km | Sep 24, 00:50 UTC | 46 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile |
| M4.6 | 276 km | Sep 23, 16:48 UTC | 59 km WNW 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.