M4.5 earthquake — 36 km NE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 36 km NE of Calama, Chile on Oct 8, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 123 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 | 123.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.214, -68.686 |
| Time | Oct 8, 05:35 UTC |
| Location | 36 km NE of Calama, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0wh |
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 | 43 km | Oct 13, 23:26 UTC | 70 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 261 km | Oct 15, 20:25 UTC | 11 km SE of Huara, Chile |
| M4.9 | 264 km | Oct 14, 03:11 UTC | 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.3 | 270 km | Oct 11, 21:33 UTC | 61 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina |
| M4.4 | 278 km | Oct 16, 21:46 UTC | 80 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.