Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 26.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Chile
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M4.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
4abdcec3dc3d185fae5a556598fa8f31f4c4e837
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 04:17:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.64410,
-71.88870
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.2 km
26.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,729 Catalogue entries
Of 2,728 other entries for this area and period, 115 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Chile
22
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