M4.5 earthquake — 52 km NW of Arauco, Chile
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 52 km NW of Arauco, Chile on Jul 6, 2026 at 12:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.897, -73.708 |
| Time | Jul 6, 12:43 UTC |
| Location | 52 km NW of Arauco, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000taff |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.