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M4.6 Depth: 26.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 04:17:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 04:17:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.64410, -71.88870
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.2 km
Shallow
26.2 km
26.2 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 436 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 476 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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