M4.2 earthquake — 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on Sep 8, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 100 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 | 99.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.388, -68.886 |
| Time | Sep 8, 10:33 UTC |
| Location | 87 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tft4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 71 km | Sep 3, 05:52 UTC | 22 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.2 | 114 km | Sep 9, 04:17 UTC | 26 km ENE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.8 | 130 km | Sep 6, 10:39 UTC | 33 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 189 km | Sep 7, 21:54 UTC | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
| M4.3 | 192 km | Sep 8, 01:24 UTC | 88 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.7 | 220 km | Sep 8, 13:42 UTC | 62 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.