Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 76 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 76 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile at May 4, 2026, 19:45 UTC, at a depth of 30 km. The epicentre was 20 km (12 mi) W of Caldera.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 4, 2026, 19:45 UTC |
| Depth | 30.4 km |
| Coordinates | -27.062, -71.022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 76 km SW of Copiapó, Chile | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.4 | 109 km NW of Vallenar, Chile | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 49 km W of Copiapó, Chile | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.7 | 103 km WNW of Copiapó, Chile | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 17 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.