M4.5 earthquake — 23 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 23 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile on Aug 23, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 102 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 | 102.5 km |
| Coordinates | -36.736, -71.609 |
| Time | Aug 23, 20:38 UTC |
| Location | 23 km ESE of Coihueco, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn0n |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.