M4.5 earthquake — 34 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 34 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile on Sep 4, 2026 at 06:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 125 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 | 125.4 km |
| Coordinates | -21.339, -68.564 |
| Time | Sep 4, 06:48 UTC |
| Location | 34 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000te8p |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 31 km | Sep 26, 19:48 UTC | 65 km WSW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.3 | 72 km | Sep 22, 09:35 UTC | 58 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 132 km | Sep 21, 17:38 UTC | 116 km SE of Ollagüe, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.