Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 106.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Chile) on May 19, 2026 at 21:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
eaa19ef27136a0cb75c0003bb2d85aa46ef412fa
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 21:29:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-28.52000,
-69.97000
Temperature
-2.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 129 Catalogue entries
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