M4.2 earthquake — 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile on Jul 23, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 40 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 | 40.5 km |
| Coordinates | -32.623, -71.670 |
| Time | Jul 23, 07:48 UTC |
| Location | 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2mq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 45 km | Jul 27, 17:19 UTC | 8 km NNE of Quilpué, Chile |
| M4.8 | 237 km | Jul 28, 05:38 UTC | 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile |
| M4.6 | 239 km | Jul 23, 12:47 UTC | 158 km W of Ovalle, Chile |
| M4.6 | 269 km | Jul 28, 01:37 UTC | 38 km S of Mendoza, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.