Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 26 km depth7 Apr 00:54 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 3 minutes.7 Apr 00:58: Magnitude recalculated from 4.3 to 4.2. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 30.00 to 25.90 km (from 18.6 to 16.1 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 4.9 km (3 mi) towards ENE.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeApr 7, 2026 00:51:07 UTC - Local time at epicenterTuesday, Apr 7, 2026, at 12:51 am (Universal Time GMT +0)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude4.2Depth25.9 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude31.82°S / 72.05°WRegion de Coquimbo, ChileSeismic antipode31.82°N / 107.95°EChinaShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 16°C (61 F), humidity: 88%, wind: 7 m/s (14 kts) from SEstimated seismic energy released1.3 x 1011 joules (35 megawatt hours, equivalent to 30.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.2 | about seismic energy11 minutes ago reported feltApr 7, 2026 00:51 GMT / Apr 7, 2026 12:51 am (Universal Time)Lat / Lng: -31.82 / -72.05: Offshore Coquimbo, ChileSource: EMSCOther sources: CSN: 4.2 / 26 kmDetail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22884037',-31.82000,-72.05000,'11 minutes ago: Mag. 4.2, Offshore Coquimbo, Chile',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in ChileNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Illapel, a town with 23,000 inhabitants in Chile, in 86 km (53 mi) distance east of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking. In the capital of Chile, Santiago, 224 km (139 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry53 km (33 mi)E of epicenterLos Vilos(pop: 18,300)III: WeakProvincia de Choapa, Region de CoquimboChile86 km (53 mi)E of epicenterIllapel(pop: 22,800)II: Very weakProvincia de Choapa, Region de CoquimboChile104 km (65 mi)SE of epicenterLa Ligua(pop: 24,900)II: Very weakPetorca, Region de ValparaisoChile114 km (71 mi)SE of epicenterCabildo(pop: 19,300)II: Very weakPetorca, Region de ValparaisoChile118 km (73 mi)SE of epicenterQuintero(pop: 31,900)II: Very weakValparaiso, Region de ValparaisoChile132 km (82 mi)SE of epicenterConcon(pop: 42,200)II: Very weakValparaiso, Region de ValparaisoChile133 km (82 mi)SE of epicenterHacienda La Calera(pop: 49,100)II: Very weakQuillota, Region de ValparaisoChile134 km (83 mi)SE of epicenterLa Calera(pop: 50,200)II: Very weakQuillota, Region de ValparaisoChile136 km (85 mi)SE of epicenterLa Cruz(pop: 17,300)II: Very weakQuillota, Region de ValparaisoChile140 km (87 mi)SE of epicenterQuillota(pop: 67,800)II: Very weakRegion de ValparaisoChile141 km (88 mi)S of epicenterValparaiso(pop: 282,400)II: Very weakValparaiso, Region de ValparaisoChile142 km (88 mi)S of epicenterVina del Mar(pop: 294,600)II: Very weakValparaiso, Region de ValparaisoChile148 km (92 mi)SE of epicenterQuilpue(pop: 130,300)II: Very weakMarga Marga, Region de ValparaisoChile151 km (94 mi)SE of epicenterVilla Alemana(pop: 97,300)II: Very weakMarga Marga, Region de ValparaisoChile152 km (94 mi)SE of epicenterLimache(pop: 35,900)II: Very weakMarga Marga, Region de ValparaisoChile153 km (95 mi)SE of epicenterLlaillay(pop: 22,700)II: Very weakSan Felipe de Aconcagua, Region de ValparaisoChile154 km (96 mi)SE of epicenterPutaendo(pop: 15,400)II: Very weakSan Felipe de Aconcagua, Region de ValparaisoChile158 km (98 mi)NE of epicenterOvalle(pop: 77,100)II: Very weakProvincia de Limari, Region de CoquimboChile162 km (101 mi)SE of epicenterSan Felipe(pop: 59,300)II: Very weakRegion de ValparaisoChile177 km (110 mi)SE of epicenterLos Andes(pop: 56,900)II: Very weakRegion de ValparaisoChile177 km (110 mi)S of epicenterCasablanca(pop: 24,500)II: Very weakValparaiso, Region de ValparaisoChile197 km (122 mi)SE of epicenterLampa(pop: 102,200)II: Very weakChacabuco, Santiago MetropolitanChile201 km (125 mi)SE of epicenterColina(pop: 146,200)II: Very weakChacabuco, Santiago MetropolitanChile202 km (125 mi)S of epicenterSan Antonio(pop: 85,700)II: Very weakRegion de ValparaisoChile213 km (132 mi)SE of epicenterQuilicura(pop: 210,400)II: Very weakSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile216 km (134 mi)SE of epicenterRenca(pop: 147,200)II: Very weakSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile218 km (136 mi)N of epicenterCoquimbo(pop: 161,300)II: Very weakProvincia de Elqui, Region de CoquimboChile219 km (136 mi)SE of epicenterLo Prado(pop: 104,300)II: Very weakSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile222 km (138 mi)S of epicenterMelipilla(pop: 63,100)II: Very weakSantiago MetropolitanChile224 km (139 mi)SE of epicenterMaipu(pop: 503,600)II: Very weakSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile224 km (139 mi)SE of epicenterSantiago(pop: 4,837,300)II: Very weakSantiago MetropolitanChile226 km (141 mi)N of epicenterLa Serena(pop: 154,500)II: Very weakProvincia de Elqui, Region de CoquimboChile227 km (141 mi)SE of epicenterPadre Hurtado(pop: 63,300)II: Very weakTalagante, Santiago MetropolitanChile227 km (141 mi)SE of epicenterPenaflor(pop: 65,500)II: Very weakTalagante, Santiago MetropolitanChile230 km (143 mi)SE of epicenterTalagante(pop: 51,800)I: Not feltSantiago MetropolitanChile232 km (144 mi)SE of epicenterPenalolen(pop: 241,600)I: Not feltSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile234 km (145 mi)SE of epicenterSan Bernardo(pop: 249,900)I: Not feltMaipo, Santiago MetropolitanChile237 km (147 mi)SE of epicenterLa Pintana(pop: 201,200)I: Not feltSantiago, Santiago MetropolitanChile242 km (151 mi)SE of epicenterPuente Alto(pop: 568,100)I: Not feltCordillera, Santiago MetropolitanChile245 km (152 mi)SE of epicenterBuin(pop: 55,400)I: Not feltMaipo, Santiago MetropolitanChileNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (1)So far, we have received 1 report for this quake. This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate431.7 km S of epicenter [Map] / not felt (reported through our app)What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)I: Not felt1431–431 km (268–268 mi)431 km (268 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (1 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-04-7EpicenterAgency4.226 km16 mi00:51:07OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILEEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.226 km16 mi00:51:0752 km al O de Los Vilos0.2 km (0.1 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 2 km2 (1 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Apr 7, 2026 12:51 am (Universal Time)11 minutes ago4.226 km0 km - This quakeSouth Pacific Ocean, 53 km W of Los Vilos, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 474 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years)Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years)Mag. 6 or higher: 0.31 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 3.2 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 4.5 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 37.7 quakes per year (or 3.1 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 226 quakes per year (or 18.8 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 477 quakes per year (or 39.7 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 3 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 40 to 45 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 9 days after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake had hit on Saturday, Mar 28, 2026, at 02:52 pm (GMT -5 local time) in 85 km (53 mi) distance to the south:Mag. 4.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Region de Valparaiso, Chile - Mar 28, 2026 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 6.5. It had occurred 9 years earlier, on Thursday, Dec 8, 2016, at 04:42 pm local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in Region de Coquimbo, Chile:Mag. 6.5 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Region de Coquimbo, Chile - Dec 8, 2016 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.2. It had occurred 11 years ago earlier, on Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015, at 06:54 pm local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in Region de Coquimbo, Chile:Mag. 8.2 earthquake 40 km west of Illapel - Region de Coquimbo, Chile - Sep 16, 2015 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapMar 30, 08:08 am (Santiago)4.046 km93 km (58 mi) to the SEPetorca, 72 km north of Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 3 reportsInfoMar 28, 02:52 pm (GMT -5)4.234 km85 km (53 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 56 km north of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 22 reportsInfoMar 26, 05:55 am (Santiago)4.024 km84 km (52 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 59 km north of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 5 reportsInfoMar 20, 12:30 pm (Santiago)4.657 km53 km (33 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 37 km southwest of Los Vilos, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 8 reportsInfoMar 11, 10:50 pm (Santiago)4.143 km67 km (41 mi) to the NE 52 km northwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 2 reportsInfoMar 3, 04:30 pm (GMT -5)4.610 km38 km (23 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 99 km northwest of Quintero, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 1 reportInfoFeb 28, 10:37 pm (Santiago)4.640 km97 km (61 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 44 km north of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 14 reportsInfoFeb 13, 09:58 pm (GMT -3)4.541 km65 km (40 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 69 km northwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoJan 25, 04:24 pm (Santiago)4.948 km48 km (30 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 1 reportInfoNov 4, 2019 05:53 pm (Santiago)6.048 km86 km (53 mi) to the E 18 km west of Salamanca, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 307 reportsInfoDec 8, 2016 04:42 pm (Santiago)6.528 km51 km (32 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 47 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 7 reportsInfoSep 21, 2015 01:39 pm (Santiago)6.533 km67 km (41 mi) to the E Near Coast of Central Chile 33 reportsInfoSep 19, 2015 08:52 am (Santiago)6.220 km58 km (36 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 50 km northwest of La Ligua, Petorca, Region de Valparaiso, Chile 8 reportsInfoSep 18, 2015 05:10 am (GMT -4)6.413 km46 km (29 mi) to the SChile (Peruvian Point of View) [Sea] 2 reportsInfoSep 17, 2015 12:10 am (Santiago)6.340 km57 km (35 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 44 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoSep 16, 2015 11:55 pm (Santiago)6.435 km81 km (51 mi) to the NE Near Coast of Central Chile 3 reportsInfoSep 16, 2015 09:41 pm (Santiago)6.435 km88 km (55 mi) to the NE 70 km southwest of Ovalle, Provincia de Limari, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoSep 16, 2015 07:18 pm (Santiago)6.431 km65 km (40 mi) to the NE 24 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 1 reportInfoSep 16, 2015 07:16 pm (Santiago)6.230 km44 km (27 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 49 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoSep 16, 2015 06:59 pm (Santiago)6.427 km37 km (23 mi) to the NE54 km W of Illapel, ChileInfoSep 16, 2015 06:54 pm (Santiago)8.223 km56 km (35 mi) to the NE 40 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, Chile 103 reportsInfoMar 11, 2010 10:55 am (Santiago)7.018 km280 km (174 mi) to the SProvincia de Cardenal Caro, 99 km west of Rancagua, Provincia de Cachapoal, Region del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, ChileInfoDec 18, 2008 05:50 pm (GMT -4)6.025 km73 km (45 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 74 km northwest of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoDec 18, 2008 05:19 pm (GMT -4)6.218 km77 km (48 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 65 km north of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoOct 12, 2006 02:05 pm (Santiago)6.431 km90 km (56 mi) to the NE 46 km northwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoMar 15, 2001 09:02 am (Santiago)6.037 km77 km (48 mi) to the SE 28 km WNW of La Ligua, ChileInfoJul 29, 1998 03:14 am (Santiago)6.451 km90 km (56 mi) to the SE 16 km north of La Ligua, Petorca, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoOct 14, 1997 09:03 pm (Santiago)7.158 km126 km (78 mi) to the NE 37 km south of Ovalle, Provincia de Limari, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoNov 27, 1992 11:13 pm (GMT -4)6.512 km55 km (34 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 85 km northwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoApr 8, 1985 09:56 pm (Santiago)7.238 km260 km (162 mi) to the SProvincia de Cardenal Caro, Region del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, 60 km south of San Antonio, San Antonio, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoApr 3, 1985 09:06 am (Santiago)6.233 km93 km (58 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 50 km north of Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoMar 3, 1985 08:32 pm (Santiago)7.433 km158 km (98 mi) to the S Valparaiso, ChileInfoMar 3, 1985 06:47 pm (Santiago)8.033 km147 km (91 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 25 km southwest of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoNov 7, 1981 12:29 am (Santiago)6.865 km79 km (49 mi) to the SEPetorca, 77 km north of Quillota, Quillota, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoOct 15, 1981 11:25 pm (GMT -4)7.233 km175 km (109 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 135 km west of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoOct 5, 1973 01:47 am (Santiago)6.733 km94 km (59 mi) to the SEPetorca, 59 km north of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoJul 11, 1971 05:51 am (GMT -4)6.335 km58 km (36 mi) to the SE offshore Valparaiso, ChileInfoJul 8, 1971 11:03 pm (Santiago)7.860 km126 km (78 mi) to the SE Valparaiso, ChileInfoMar 28, 1965 12:33 pm (Santiago)7.470 km110 km (68 mi) to the SE Valparaiso, ChileInfoMar 22, 1965 06:56 pm (Santiago)6.249 km48 km (30 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 54 km southwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoDec 20, 1953 05:19 am (Santiago)6.225 km26 km (16 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 61 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoApr 15, 1943 11:34 am (Universal Time)6.425 km37 km (23 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 74 km southwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoApr 7, 1943 11:17 pm (Universal Time)6.425 km34 km (21 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 64 km west of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoApr 6, 1943 04:07 pm (Universal Time)8.135 km90 km (56 mi) to the NE 45 km northwest of Illapel, Provincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, ChileInfoNov 29, 1932 11:11 am (Universal Time)6.535 km79 km (49 mi) to the SEProvincia de Choapa, Region de Coquimbo, 32 km north of La Ligua, Petorca, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoMar 18, 1931 08:02 am (Universal Time)7.235 km239 km (148 mi) to the S Valparaiso, ChileInfoOct 2, 1906 02:33 pm (Universal Time)6.315 km48 km (30 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, Region de Coquimbo, 97 km north of Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Region de Valparaiso, ChileInfoAug 17, 1906 12:40 am (Universal Time)8.235 km89 km (55 mi) to the SE Valparaiso, ChileInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]