M4.8 earthquake — 6 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 6 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile on Oct 26, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.005, -71.372 |
| Time | Oct 26, 20:20 UTC |
| Location | 6 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttbz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 178 km | Nov 11, 18:41 UTC | 34 km ESE of Vallenar, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.