M4.5 earthquake — 106 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 106 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile on Jul 17, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 204 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 203.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.680, -67.352 |
| Time | Jul 17, 22:59 UTC |
| Location | 106 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1hp |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 127 km | Jul 22, 11:12 UTC | 58 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.8 | 216 km | Jul 22, 17:34 UTC | 53 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.7 | 231 km | Jul 23, 01:56 UTC | 72 km S of Calama, Chile |
| M4.6 | 240 km | Jul 27, 10:24 UTC | 61 km E of La Tirana, Chile |
| M5.4 | 246 km | Jul 27, 08:57 UTC | 82 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| M4.6 | 260 km | Jul 22, 11:37 UTC | 103 km S of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.