M4.1 earthquake — 92 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 92 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on Sep 29, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 178 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 178.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.309, -67.582 |
| Time | Sep 29, 18:21 UTC |
| Location | 92 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tye9 |
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 | 170 km | Sep 26, 19:48 UTC | 65 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.