M4.5 earthquake — 39 km NE of Calama, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 39 km NE of Calama, Chile on Oct 8, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 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 | 121.4 km |
| Coordinates | -22.192, -68.668 |
| Time | Oct 8, 05:35 UTC |
| Location | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 115 km | Oct 6, 06:16 UTC | 36 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.7 | 120 km | Oct 7, 15:46 UTC | 45 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.2 | 144 km | Oct 4, 12:07 UTC | 77 km ESE of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.2 | 249 km | Oct 5, 08:25 UTC | 172 km ESE of Antofagasta, Chile |
| M4.4 | 272 km | Oct 6, 00:41 UTC | 58 km SSE of Camiña, Chile |
| M4.5 | 275 km | Oct 6, 06:54 UTC | 60 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.