M4.7 earthquake — 46 km NW of Huara, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 46 km NW of Huara, Chile on Nov 8, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 69 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 | 68.8 km |
| Coordinates | -19.681, -70.060 |
| Time | Nov 8, 11:58 UTC |
| Location | 46 km NW of Huara, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000twxf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.6 | 96 km | Nov 6, 03:09 UTC | 51 km WSW of Puerto, Chile |
| M4.3 | 101 km | Nov 3, 01:41 UTC | 25 km NNE of Camiña, Chile |
| M4.1 | 201 km | Nov 1, 18:42 UTC | 70 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.2 | 214 km | Nov 2, 19:01 UTC | 52 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.5 | 260 km | Nov 7, 10:53 UTC | 57 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.1 | 267 km | Nov 3, 14:23 UTC | 57 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.