Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 21 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 21 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile at May 18, 2026, 08:48 UTC, at a depth of 86 km. The epicentre was 24 km (15 mi) SSW of Alto Hospicio. 16 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 18, 2026, 08:48 UTC |
| Depth | 86.5 km |
| Coordinates | -20.463, -70.205 |
| Felt reports | 16 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, Chile | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km SE of Huara, Chile | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.9 | 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 4.2 | 66 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 30 km | |
| 3.9 | 60 km SW of La Tirana, Chile | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 3.5 | 42 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km W of Puerto, Chile | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 3.2 | 13 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 3.4 | 54 km NW of Huara, Chile | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 3.7 | 6 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 77 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.