M4.8 earthquake — 27 km SSW of Illapel, Chile
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 27 km SSW of Illapel, Chile on Sep 3, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 84.4 km |
| Coordinates | -31.876, -71.242 |
| Time | Sep 3, 21:18 UTC |
| Location | 27 km SSW of Illapel, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000te5e |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 181 km | Sep 18, 16:52 UTC | 28 km NE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile |
| M4.4 | 241 km | Sep 19, 13:25 UTC | 34 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.