M4.6 earthquake — 32 km NNE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 32 km NNE of Calama, Chile on Aug 22, 2026 at 18:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 105 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 | 105.5 km |
| Coordinates | -22.193, -68.793 |
| Time | Aug 22, 18:46 UTC |
| Location | 32 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmtm |
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 | 104 km | Aug 20, 07:48 UTC | 62 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.6 | 130 km | Aug 19, 04:51 UTC | 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.3 | 196 km | Aug 17, 07:59 UTC | 105 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia |
| M4.4 | 258 km | Aug 22, 00:03 UTC | 66 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 282 km | Aug 16, 21:06 UTC | 99 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.7 | 294 km | Aug 20, 03:09 UTC | 81 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.