Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 50 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 50 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile at Aug 16, 2026, 16:57 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) W of Quintero. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 16:57 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.733, -72.039 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.3 | 32 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 3.9 | 89 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 60 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.4 | 51 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile | 0 km / 0 mi | depth 17 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.