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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-11 23:16:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on May 11, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 23:16:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.61760, -71.35110
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Lastarria
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  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 293 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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