M4.7 earthquake — 74 km S of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 74 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 | -23.128, -68.976 |
| Time | Jul 23, 01:56 UTC |
| Location | 74 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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.