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M4.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Northern Chile. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:22:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-27.03000, -71.15000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

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