M4.2 earthquake — 45 km WSW of Taltal, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 45 km WSW of Taltal, Chile on Aug 26, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 32 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 | 31.8 km |
| Coordinates | -25.521, -70.925 |
| Time | Aug 26, 01:37 UTC |
| Location | 45 km WSW of Taltal, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbw0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 174 km | Aug 26, 10:59 UTC | 75 km ENE of Diego de Almagro, Chile |
| M4.3 | 233 km | Aug 28, 23:48 UTC | 106 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.