M4.4 earthquake — 34 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 34 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile on Aug 3, 2026 at 20:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 95.7 km |
| Coordinates | -28.746, -70.469 |
| Time | Aug 3, 20:47 UTC |
| Location | 34 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000thva |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 203 km | Jul 31, 17:47 UTC | 76 km W of Coquimbo, Chile |
| M4.3 | 297 km | Aug 2, 20:53 UTC | 8 km SW of Fiambalá, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.