Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 51 km W of Taltal, Chile
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 51 km W of Taltal, Chile at Aug 26, 2026, 01:37 UTC, at a depth of 36 km. The epicentre was 177 km (110 mi) N of Caldera.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 01:37 UTC |
| Depth | 36.1 km |
| Coordinates | -25.486, -70.986 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 38 km SSW of Taltal, Chile | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.3 | 52 km SW of Taltal, Chile | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 29 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.