M4.2 earthquake — offshore
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in an offshore area on Aug 7, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 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 | 121.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.116, -68.962 |
| Time | Aug 7, 07:22 UTC |
| Location | — |
| USGS event ID | us6000tiwd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 204 km | Aug 3, 06:56 UTC | 56 km E of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.4 | 297 km | Aug 8, 06:06 UTC | 108 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.