M4.9 earthquake: La Tirana, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near La Tirana, Chile on October 14, 2026. It was recorded at 12:11 AM GMT-3 at a depth of 45 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.9
mwr · Light
Depth
45 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
03:11:09 AM
October 14, 2026
Local time
12:11 AM
October 14, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 19 km from Iquique.
- Iquique · 19 km SW
- Arica · 206 km S
- Tacna · 262 km S
- Calama · 272 km NW
- Ilo · 322 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 440 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.2 earthquake on April 1, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 14, 2026 earthquake near La Tirana, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near La Tirana, Chile at 20.355° S, 70.270° W, at a depth of 45 km. The nearest town was Iquique, about 19 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near La Tirana, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mwr 4.9 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near La Tirana, Chile?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.