M4.4 Earthquake 51 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile — August 16, 2026
2026-08-16 16:32:52 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-5 local
On August 16, 2026 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile, at a depth of 17.2 km and coordinates -32.7316°, -72.0419°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-72.0419°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Valparaíso, Chile?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 51 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile on August 16, 2026 at 16:32 UTC had a depth of 17.2 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: usd0015e8r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 51 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile — August 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/usd0015e8r/