M4.6 earthquake — 26 km W of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 26 km W of Ollagüe, Chile on Aug 28, 2026 at 14:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 131 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 131.4 km |
| Coordinates | -21.211, -68.509 |
| Time | Aug 28, 14:11 UTC |
| Location | 26 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcjv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 113 km | Aug 22, 18:46 UTC | 32 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.4 | 272 km | Aug 22, 00:03 UTC | 66 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.