Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 51.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M4.5 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
ID
741d81cbf192ea05977a047523c8ce356ae855c0
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
51.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 10:38:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.18000,
-71.47000
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.2 km
51.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Estimated impact
1
Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2
Tectonic context
Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 105 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Tupungatito
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San Jose
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Solo, El
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Tipas
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Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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Incahuasi, Nevado de
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Chile
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