M4.2 earthquake — 64 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 64 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile on Aug 8, 2026 at 16:34 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 109.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.007, -68.833 |
| Time | Aug 8, 16:34 UTC |
| Location | 64 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj9z |
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 | 136 km | Aug 7, 07:22 UTC | 31 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 198 km | Aug 8, 14:20 UTC | 86 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.4 | 238 km | Aug 8, 15:15 UTC | 49 km NNE of Camiña, Chile |
| M4.4 | 265 km | Aug 7, 15:42 UTC | 66 km NNW of Camiña, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.