M4.3 Earthquake 47 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile — June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 21:53:27 UTC (2026-06-28) · approx. 4:53 PM UTC-5 local
On June 28, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 47 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile, at a depth of 127.1 km and coordinates -21.6263°, -68.4143°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-68.4143°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ollagüe, Chile?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 47 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile on June 28, 2026 at 21:53 UTC had a depth of 127.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t8vn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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