M4.7 earthquake — 72 km S of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 72 km S of Calama, Chile on Jul 23, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 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 | 96.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.110, -68.987 |
| Time | Jul 23, 01:56 UTC |
| Location | 72 km S of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2kg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 56 km | Jul 22, 17:34 UTC | 53 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M5.4 | 60 km | Jul 27, 08:57 UTC | 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.6 | 106 km | Jul 22, 11:37 UTC | 103 km S of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 122 km | Jul 22, 11:12 UTC | 58 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 218 km | Jul 26, 21:44 UTC | 109 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 251 km | Jul 26, 13:36 UTC | 47 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.