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M4.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:22:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.02790, -71.20750
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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

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