Reported by CSN CHILE today.
It is one of only 4 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
CSN CHILE reported: 29 km WSW of Salamanca, Chile
CSN CHILE recorded magnitude 4.8 at a depth of 82 km.
An estimated 3,484 people live within 30 km of this point.
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- September 3, 2026 · score 21 · 3.8 km
- March 9, 2026 · score 0 · 19.6 km
How we know
Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including CSN CHILE.
Our own score for this event is 15 out of 100, at 92 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 15 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 92% |
| Coordinates | -31.8967, -71.2399 |
| Nearest City | Los Vilos (25 km) |
| Population Exposed | 3.5K within 30 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-03T21:18:21.492Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000te5e |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.8 |
| Depth | 81.85 |
| Place | 29 km WSW of Salamanca, Chile |
| UsgsId | us7000te5e |
| FromUSGSFallback | true |
| Usgs Mag | 4.8 |
| Usgs Depth | 81.85 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Felt | 5 |
| Usgs Sig | 356 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.8 |
| Emsc Depth | -81.9 |
| Emsc MagType | mw |
| Emsc Region | COQUIMBO, CHILE |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2055401 |
| Gfz Mag | 4.97 |
| Gfz Depth | 89.6 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Near Coast of Central Chile |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 15/100, near Los Vilos (Chile), based on data from csn_chile. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.