Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 155 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 155 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile at Aug 24, 2026, 05:53 UTC, at a depth of 81 km. The epicentre was 199 km (124 mi) ESE of Antofagasta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 24, 2026, 05:53 UTC |
| Depth | 81.1 km |
| Coordinates | -24.273, -68.561 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 169 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.2 | 172 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 107 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 79 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.