M4.6 earthquake — West Chile Rise
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred West Chile Rise on Sep 15, 2026 at 16:56 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -43.034, -83.278 |
| Time | Sep 15, 16:56 UTC |
| Location | West Chile Rise |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti1c |
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 | 63 km | Oct 4, 07:56 UTC | West Chile Rise |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.