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M4.6 Depth: 51.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Canela, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 02:41:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 02:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Canela, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.4 km
Shallow
51.4 km
51.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 315 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 354 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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