M4.6 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-11 05:35:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 05:35:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.04530, -68.60720
Temperature
5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 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

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  • Putana
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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