M4.7 earthquake — 26 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 26 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile on Aug 30, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 52 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 52.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.179, -70.439 |
| Time | Aug 30, 05:19 UTC |
| Location | 26 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcwp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 224 km | Aug 28, 23:48 UTC | 106 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile |
| M4.6 | 227 km | Aug 28, 14:11 UTC | 26 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.5 | 299 km | Aug 29, 23:26 UTC | 70 km ENE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.