M4.6 earthquake — 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile on Aug 19, 2026 at 04:51 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 124.8 km |
| Coordinates | -21.045, -68.548 |
| Time | Aug 19, 04:51 UTC |
| Location | 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 163 km | Aug 17, 07:59 UTC | 105 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.