M4.7 earthquake — 59 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 59 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile on Sep 8, 2026 at 13:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 109 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 109.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.373, -68.806 |
| Time | Sep 8, 13:42 UTC |
| Location | 59 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfty |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 7 km | Sep 26, 19:48 UTC | 65 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.1 | 164 km | Sep 29, 18:21 UTC | 92 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.