M4.2 earthquake — 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile on Sep 9, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 116 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 | 115.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.384, -68.682 |
| Time | Sep 9, 04:17 UTC |
| Location | 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfzh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 17 km | Sep 6, 10:39 UTC | 33 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.4 | 91 km | Sep 3, 05:52 UTC | 22 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.7 | 110 km | Sep 8, 13:42 UTC | 62 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.5 | 113 km | Sep 4, 06:48 UTC | 36 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.2 | 114 km | Sep 8, 10:33 UTC | 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 159 km | Sep 5, 08:13 UTC | 55 km E of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.