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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 74 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:19:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 74 km WSW of Coquimbo, Chile. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:19:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.13110, -72.08350
Temperature
13.0°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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 474 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 496 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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