M4.5 earthquake — 85 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 85 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia on Oct 17, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 182 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 | 182.1 km |
| Coordinates | -21.163, -67.156 |
| Time | Oct 17, 16:52 UTC |
| Location | 85 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u30x |
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 | 161 km | Nov 7, 10:53 UTC | 57 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M5.1 | 258 km | Nov 11, 11:36 UTC | 27 km WSW of Calama, Chile |
| M4.5 | 280 km | Nov 11, 20:45 UTC | 41 km SSE of Camiña, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.