M4.7 earthquake — 27 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 27 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile on Aug 30, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | 50.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.195, -70.438 |
| Time | Aug 30, 05:19 UTC |
| Location | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 179 km | Sep 6, 10:39 UTC | 33 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 181 km | Sep 10, 01:57 UTC | 85 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.2 | 182 km | Sep 9, 04:17 UTC | 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile |
| M3.5 | 183 km | Sep 6, 01:27 UTC | 42 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.7 | 188 km | Sep 8, 13:42 UTC | 62 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.2 | 207 km | Sep 8, 10:33 UTC | 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.