Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 67 km from Vallenar, Chile

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 15:00 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 11:42 AM (GMT-3) 67 km SSW of Vallenar, Chile at a depth of 48 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -29.15°, -70.98° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 48
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 11:42 AM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-14 14:42
Coordinates: -29.151, -70.978

Updates

M 4.2 - 67 km SSW of Vallenar, ChileOct 14, 2026, 15:00 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 21, 2026, 09:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.