Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 41 km N of Mejillones, Chile
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 41 km N of Mejillones, Chile at May 8, 2026, 21:19 UTC, at a depth of 39 km. The epicentre was 75 km (46 mi) SSW of Tocopilla.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 21:19 UTC |
| Depth | 38.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.723, -70.447 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 27 km WSW of Tocopilla, Chile | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.1 | 41 km WNW of Antofagasta, Chile | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 36 km SSW of Tocopilla, Chile | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 48 km S of Tocopilla, Chile | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 39 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.