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M4.6 Depth: 112.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 46 km WSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-11 05:35:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 46 km WSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on May 11, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
112.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 05:35:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.04600, -68.63300
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.3 km
Intermediate
112.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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