M4.2 earthquake — 59 km NE of María Elena, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 59 km NE of María Elena, Chile on Sep 17, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 83 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 82.7 km |
| Coordinates | -21.955, -69.266 |
| Time | Sep 17, 22:11 UTC |
| Location | 59 km NE of María Elena, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 82 km | Sep 21, 12:17 UTC | 76 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M5.2 | 272 km | Sep 21, 11:48 UTC | 167 km WNW of Mejillones, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.