M4.5 earthquake — 63 km WSW of Santiago, Peru
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 63 km WSW of Santiago, Peru on Sep 12, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | 24.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.486, -76.216 |
| Time | Sep 12, 08:46 UTC |
| Location | 63 km WSW of Santiago, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgy2 |
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 | 280 km | Sep 12, 00:18 UTC | 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.