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M4.7 Depth: 85.2 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 22 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:48:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 22 km SSW of La Tirana, Chile. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
85.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:48:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.47330, -70.19450
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.2 km
Intermediate
85.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 274 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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