M4.7 earthquake — 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile on Aug 20, 2026 at 04:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 46.1 km |
| Coordinates | -24.379, -70.384 |
| Time | Aug 20, 04:52 UTC |
| Location | 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 136 km | Sep 7, 21:54 UTC | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
| M4.2 | 188 km | Sep 8, 10:33 UTC | 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.2 | 282 km | Sep 9, 04:17 UTC | 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.8 | 294 km | Sep 6, 10:39 UTC | 33 km NE of Calama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.