Right now
The most recent data we hold from CSN CHILE arrived 30 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
3 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by CSN CHILE today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 7 September 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
CSN CHILE reported: 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile
CSN CHILE recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 91 km.
Nearby, since 7 September 2026
- September 7, 2026 · score 14 · 16.9 km
How we know
Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including CSN CHILE.
Our own score for this event is 12 out of 100, at 72 % 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) | 12 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 72% |
| Coordinates | -25.0539, -69.2641 |
| Nearest City | Antofagasta (194 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-07T21:54:38.748Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tez1 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.5 |
| Depth | 90.72 |
| Place | 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile |
| UsgsId | us7000tez1 |
| FromUSGSFallback | true |
| Usgs Mag | 4.5 |
| Usgs Depth | 90.72 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Sig | 312 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.5 |
| Emsc Depth | -90.7 |
| Emsc MagType | mb |
| Emsc Region | ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2057075 |
| Gfz Mag | 4.72 |
| Gfz Depth | 80.6 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Northern Chile |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000tez1","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":27,"timestamp":1788818078748,"latitude":-25.0539,"longitude":-69.2641},{"id":"emsc_20260907_0000259","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":27,"timestamp":1788818078748,"latitude":-25.0539,"longitude":-69.2641},{"id":"gfz_gfz2026ropq","source":"gfz","severity":"low","severityValue":28.32,"timestamp":1788818078640,"latitude":-25.05,"longitude":-69.096}] |
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 12/100, 129 km ENE of Taltal, Chile (Chile), based on data from csn_chile. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.