Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 60 km NE of María Elena, Chile
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 60 km NE of María Elena, Chile at Sep 17, 2026, 22:11 UTC, at a depth of 87 km. The epicentre was 67 km (42 mi) NNW of Calama.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 22:11 UTC |
| Depth | 87.3 km |
| Coordinates | -21.942, -69.266 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.4 | 70 km NNE of Calama, Chile | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.4 | 56 km W of Ollagüe, Chile | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 121 km | |
| 4.5 | 36 km NE of Calama, Chile | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 123 km | |
| 4.3 | 59 km W of Ollagüe, Chile | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 112 km | |
| 4.3 | 62 km NNE of Calama, Chile | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.7 | 69 km W of Ollagüe, Chile | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 115 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.