M4.6 earthquake: La Ligua, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near La Ligua, Chile on October 26, 2026. It was recorded at 05:52 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 48 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
48 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:52:11 PM
October 26, 2026
Local time
05:52 PM
October 26, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 67 km from Quillota.
- Quillota · 67 km N
- San Felipe · 75 km NW
- Viña del Mar · 86 km N
- Los Andes · 90 km NW
- Valparaíso · 90 km N
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, 591 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.3 earthquake on September 16, 2015.
- M8.3Illapel, Chile · 48 km W · 22 kmUSGS
- M7.0Illapel, Chile · 25 km WNW · 28 kmUSGS
- M6.7Hacienda La Calera, Chile · 22 km NW · 29 kmUSGS
- M6.7Illapel, Chile · 61 km WNW · 23 kmUSGS
- M6.6Illapel, Chile · 22 km WSW · 35 kmUSGS
- M6.4La Ligua, Chile · 16 km NNW · 51 kmUSGS
- M6.4Illapel, Chile · 54 km W · 27 kmUSGS
- M6.4Hacienda La Calera, Chile · 23 km WNW · 32 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 26, 2026 earthquake near La Ligua, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near La Ligua, Chile at 32.281° S, 71.301° W, at a depth of 48 km. The nearest town was Quillota, about 67 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near La Ligua, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (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 Ligua, Chile?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.