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M4.7 Depth: 135.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Chile-Bolivia Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-16 01:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Chile-Bolivia Border Region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
135.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 01:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-21.78005, -68.19697

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135 km
Intermediate
135 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Putana
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 140 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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