Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 35 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 35 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile at Feb 22, 2026, 14:22 UTC, at a depth of 50 km. The epicentre was 35 km (22 mi) WSW of Ovalle. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 22, 2026, 14:22 UTC |
| Depth | 49.5 km |
| Coordinates | -30.768, -71.509 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km SE of Coquimbo, Chile | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.5 | 31 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.8 | 27 km S of Coquimbo, Chile | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.3 | 67 km W of Ovalle, Chile | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 5.0 | 39 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 52 km | |
| 3.9 | 33 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.6 | 25 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.5 | 22 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.6 | 64 km W of Ovalle, Chile | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.1 | 53 km W of Ovalle, Chile | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.7 | 82 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 74 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 49 km NW of Illapel, Chile | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.5 | 37 km SW of Ovalle, Chile | 4 km / 3 mi | depth 43 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.