M4.6 earthquake — 88 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 88 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia on Oct 17, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 189 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 | 189.5 km |
| Coordinates | -21.175, -67.214 |
| Time | Oct 17, 16:52 UTC |
| Location | 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 175 km | Oct 13, 23:26 UTC | 70 km NNE of Calama, Chile |
| M4.3 | 286 km | Oct 15, 20:25 UTC | 11 km SE of Huara, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.