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M4.8 Depth: 18.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on May 27, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 04:17:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.58340, -71.74310
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 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: 365 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: 437 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 477 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina

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