20 Aug 2026, 04:52 UTC · Aug 20, 12:52 AM ET

M4.7 earthquake 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile at Aug 20, 12:52 AM ET, 46 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M3.8 46 km SSE of Antofagasta, ChileM4.1 92 km NNE of Taltal, ChileM4.2 83 km SSE of Antofagasta, ChileM4.2 65 km SW of Antofagasta, ChileM4.3 65 km NE of Taltal, ChileM4.4 81 km WSW of Antofagasta, ChileM4.5 40 km N of Taltal, ChileM4.7 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.7 mwr
Time20 Aug 2026, 04:52 UTC
Location-24.379°, -70.384° – 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile
Depth46.1 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000tm25
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 80 km S of Antofagasta, Chile earthquake?

Magnitude 4.7 (mwr), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 46 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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