M4.7 earthquake — 16 km ESE of Cuya, Chile
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 16 km ESE of Cuya, Chile on Jul 22, 2026 at 02:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.5 km |
| Coordinates | -19.224, -70.039 |
| Time | Jul 22, 02:03 UTC |
| Location | 16 km ESE of Cuya, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2dg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 153 km | Aug 3, 06:56 UTC | 56 km E of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.4 | 294 km | Aug 1, 07:50 UTC | 28 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.