M4.1 earthquake — 73 km SSW of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 73 km SSW of Calama, Chile on Oct 30, 2026 at 20:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 85 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 84.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.107, -69.081 |
| Time | Oct 30, 20:54 UTC |
| Location | 73 km SSW of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tuep |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 125 km | Oct 25, 13:23 UTC | 40 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 170 km | Nov 1, 01:24 UTC | 55 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.6 | 247 km | Oct 27, 11:41 UTC | 100 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.