M4.2 Earthquake 55 km W of La Ligua, Chile — March 28, 2026
2026-03-28 19:52:23 UTC (2026-03-28) · approx. 2:52 PM UTC-5 local
On March 28, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 55 km W of La Ligua, Chile, at a depth of 31.1 km and coordinates -32.5501°, -71.8108°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 5 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-71.8108°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near La Ligua, Chile?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 55 km W of La Ligua, Chile on March 28, 2026 at 19:52 UTC had a depth of 31.1 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s8fj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 28, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 55 km W of La Ligua, Chile — March 28, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s8fj/