M4.8 earthquake — 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile on Jul 28, 2026 at 05:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 53 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 53.5 km |
| Coordinates | -34.758, -71.616 |
| Time | Jul 28, 05:38 UTC |
| Location | 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgav |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 200 km | Jul 27, 17:19 UTC | 8 km NNE of Quilpué, Chile |
| M4.2 | 237 km | Jul 23, 07:48 UTC | 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.