Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 46 km from La Serena, Chile

USGS · updated Oct 26, 2026, 02:20 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 12:59 AM (GMT-3) 46 km NNW of La Serena, Chile at a depth of 50 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -29.52°, -71.43° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 50
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 12:59 AM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 03:59
Coordinates: -29.519, -71.432

Updates

M 4.2 - 46 km NNW of La Serena, ChileOct 26, 2026, 02:20 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.