4.2

Earthquake Details: 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile

Oct 14, 2026, 14:42:04

Depth: 48.37 km
Felt reports: No data

Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 14, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on Oct 14, 2026 at 14:42:04. Epicenter: 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile. Reported depth: 48.37 km.

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Time & depth

Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 11:42:04 GMT-3
UTC: Oct 14, 2026, 14:42:04 UTC

48.37 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

USGSM 4.2
us6000u2a6
Depth:
48.37 km
Time:
Oct 14, 2026, 02:42:04 PM UTC
Updated:
Oct 14, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth48.37 km

Significance271

Latitude-29.1510

Longitude-70.9776

Event IDus6000u2a6

Magnitude4.2

Updated:Oct 14, 2026, 15:00:36 UTC

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 14, 2026, 15:00 UTC.

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