M4.20 Earthquake – 39 km N of Vallenar, Chile

15 August 2026, 19:57 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.20 earthquake struck 39 km N of Vallenar, Chile on 15 August 2026, 19:57 UTC, at a depth of 86.4 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.20 (mb)
Location
39 km N of Vallenar, Chile
Date & time
15 August 2026, 19:57 UTC
Coordinates
-28.2225, -70.8181
Depth
86.36 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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