M4.3 earthquake — 58 km NNE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 58 km NNE of Calama, Chile on Sep 22, 2026 at 09:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 111 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 111.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.985, -68.659 |
| Time | Sep 22, 09:35 UTC |
| Location | 58 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tj4l |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 63 km | Sep 17, 22:11 UTC | 59 km NE of María Elena, Chile |
| M4.7 | 87 km | Sep 21, 12:17 UTC | 76 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.4 | 100 km | Sep 21, 17:38 UTC | 104 km NNE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.