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M4.5 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Tocopilla, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 17:59:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Tocopilla, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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