M4.6 earthquake — 172 km WSW of San Antonio, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 172 km WSW of San Antonio, Chile on Jul 19, 2026 at 14:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.922, -73.432 |
| Time | Jul 19, 14:25 UTC |
| Location | 172 km WSW of San Antonio, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1sv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 134 km | Aug 2, 01:21 UTC | 42 km W of Cartagena, Chile |
| M4.4 | 136 km | Jul 29, 14:36 UTC | 58 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile |
| M4.8 | 191 km | Jul 28, 05:38 UTC | 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile |
| M4.1 | 214 km | Jul 27, 17:19 UTC | 8 km NNE of Quilpué, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.