M4.2 earthquake — 77 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 77 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile on Oct 4, 2026 at 12:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 169 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 | 169.1 km |
| Coordinates | -21.430, -67.543 |
| Time | Oct 4, 12:07 UTC |
| Location | 77 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzis |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 98 km | Sep 29, 18:21 UTC | 92 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.7 | 114 km | Oct 6, 06:16 UTC | 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.5 | 159 km | Oct 6, 06:54 UTC | 60 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia |
| M4.4 | 252 km | Oct 6, 00:41 UTC | 58 km SSE of Camiña, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.