M4.8 earthquake — 27 km S of Coquimbo, Chile
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 27 km S of Coquimbo, Chile on Jul 16, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 54 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 54.1 km |
| Coordinates | -30.198, -71.366 |
| Time | Jul 16, 10:38 UTC |
| Location | 27 km S of Coquimbo, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0xw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 154 km | Jul 23, 12:47 UTC | 158 km W of Ovalle, Chile |
| M5.1 | 261 km | Jul 22, 09:34 UTC | 121 km NW of Vallenar, Chile |
| M4.2 | 271 km | Jul 23, 07:48 UTC | 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.