Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 20 km from Iquique, Chile

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 05:31 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 12:11 AM (GMT-3) 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile at a depth of 45 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -20.36°, -70.27° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 45
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 12:11 AM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-14 03:11
Coordinates: -20.355, -70.270

Updates

M 4.9 - 16 km WSW of La Tirana, ChileOct 15, 2026, 05:31 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 20, 2026, 09:47 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.