M4.7 earthquake — 7 km SE of Coquimbo, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 7 km SE of Coquimbo, Chile on Oct 26, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.1 km |
| Coordinates | -30.003, -71.280 |
| Time | Oct 26, 20:20 UTC |
| Location | 7 km SE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 56 km | Oct 23, 03:59 UTC | 46 km NNW of La Serena, Chile |
| M4.6 | 253 km | Oct 26, 20:52 UTC | 20 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile |
| M4.3 | 254 km | Oct 27, 23:23 UTC | 25 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina |
| M4.5 | 262 km | Oct 27, 11:19 UTC | 51 km S of Calingasta, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.