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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-11 17:14:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Chile-Argentina Border Region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 17:14:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-32.08465, -70.93298

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 253 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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