M4.6 earthquake — 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile on Oct 22, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 142 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 | 141.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.665, -68.340 |
| Time | Oct 22, 21:37 UTC |
| Location | 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000u47n |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 129 km | Oct 17, 16:52 UTC | 88 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia |
| M2.8 | 219 km | Oct 21, 21:15 UTC | 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.