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M4.8 Depth: 53.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Lolol, O'Higgins Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 05:38:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Lolol, O'Higgins Region (Chile) on July 28, 2026 at 05:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 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: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.5 km
Shallow
53.5 km
53.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 156 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Palomo
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile

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