M4.2 earthquake — 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile on Oct 24, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 124 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 | 124.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.302, -68.970 |
| Time | Oct 24, 17:14 UTC |
| Location | 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4na |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 77 km | Oct 22, 21:37 UTC | 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M2.8 | 144 km | Oct 21, 21:15 UTC | 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, Chile |
| M4.5 | 248 km | Oct 23, 02:45 UTC | 58 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.