Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 32 km W of Illapel, Chile
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 32 km W of Illapel, Chile at May 17, 2026, 02:41 UTC, at a depth of 47 km. The epicentre was 27 km (17 mi) N of Los Vilos. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 17, 2026, 02:41 UTC |
| Depth | 47.2 km |
| Coordinates | -31.672, -71.508 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 28 km WSW of Salamanca, Chile | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.2 | 37 km SSW of Salamanca, Chile | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 89 km | |
| 5.0 | 39 km SSW of Ovalle, Chile | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 52 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km E of Salamanca, Chile | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 108 km | |
| 4.2 | 57 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.2 | 81 km WSW of Illapel, Chile | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 24 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.