4.2
Earthquake Details: 45 km WSW of Taltal, Chile
Aug 26, 2026, 01:37:01
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred near 45 km WSW of Taltal, Chile on Aug 26, 2026 at 01:37:01. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 31.75 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth31.75 km
Significance271
Latitude-25.5207
Longitude-70.9248
Event IDus7000tbw0
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Aug 26, 2026, 02:43:41 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 25, 2026, 21:37:01 GMT-4
- UTC
- Aug 26, 2026, 01:37:01 UTC
31.75 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.6Offshore Antofagasta, ChileBeforeM4.254 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, ArgentinaBeforeM4.541 km ESE of Tinogasta, ArgentinaBeforeM4.1Antofagasta, ChileBeforeM3.8Antofagasta, ChileBeforeM3.7Antofagasta, ChileBeforeM3.6Offshore Atacama, ChileBeforeM3.5Antofagasta, ChileBeforeM4.375 km ENE of Diego de Almagro, ChileAfterM3.7Salta, ArgentinaAfterM3.7Atacama, ChileAfterM3.9Salta, ArgentinaAfter
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