M4.5 earthquake — 38 km NNE of Cuya, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 38 km NNE of Cuya, Chile on Aug 28, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 88 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 | 88.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.868, -69.975 |
| Time | Aug 28, 20:44 UTC |
| Location | 38 km NNE of Cuya, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcpf |
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 | 150 km | Aug 27, 17:40 UTC | 42 km E of Estique, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.