Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1754256 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-09-20 10:18:00 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-09-20 13:18:00 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-09-20 10:23:58 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Atacama |
| Nearest settlement | Vallenar |
| Distance | 56 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |