Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 85 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 85 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile at Mar 16, 2026, 05:23 UTC, at a depth of 27 km. The epicentre was 86 km (53 mi) WSW of Vallenar.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 16, 2026, 05:23 UTC |
| Depth | 26.9 km |
| Coordinates | -28.779, -71.608 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 46 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.2 | 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.6 | 99 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 94 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.6 | 87 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km NNW of Vallenar, Chile | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 74 km | |
| 4.3 | 83 km NW of La Serena, Chile | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 101 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 4.8 | 101 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 60 km / 38 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 4.5 | 94 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 69 km NNE of La Serena, Chile | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.1 | 88 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.1 | 66 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 81 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 34 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.