M4.6 earthquake — 34 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 34 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile on Aug 19, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 124 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 | 124.2 km |
| Coordinates | -21.084, -68.550 |
| Time | Aug 19, 04:51 UTC |
| Location | 34 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tltg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 33 km | Sep 4, 06:48 UTC | 36 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.1 | 74 km | Sep 2, 03:01 UTC | 78 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.4 | 77 km | Sep 5, 07:28 UTC | 77 km ESE of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.3 | 89 km | Sep 5, 08:13 UTC | 55 km E of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M2.7 | 219 km | Sep 5, 04:47 UTC | 32 km W of Puerto, Chile |
| M4.4 | 226 km | Sep 3, 05:52 UTC | 22 km SSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.