M4.2 earthquake — 33 km NNW of La Serena, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 33 km NNW of La Serena, Chile on Sep 23, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 62 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 62.4 km |
| Coordinates | -29.619, -71.376 |
| Time | Sep 23, 03:07 UTC |
| Location | 33 km NNW of La Serena, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx0f |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 22 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.