Right now
The most recent data we hold from ISC arrived 4 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by ISC today.
It is the 5th strongest of the 29 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 25 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 7 August 2026.
What the source measured
ISC reported: Northern Chile
ISC recorded magnitude 4.8 at a depth of 115 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Northern Chile.
An estimated 3,912 people live within 30 km of this point.
Nearby, since 25 May 2026
- June 27, 2026 · score 3 · 3.2 km
- May 25, 2026 · score 2 · 3.5 km
- May 25, 2026 · score 3 · 3.7 km
How we know
One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 15 out of 100, at 78 % 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 | 78% |
| Coordinates | -22.2340, -68.7040 |
| Nearest City | Calama (34 km) |
| Population Exposed | 3.9K within 30 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-06T08:39:32.000Z |
| Source | http://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646384118&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.8 |
| Depth | 115 |
| MagType | M |
| Region | Northern 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, in Northern Chile (Chile), based on data from isc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.