M4.8 earthquake — West Chile Rise
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred West Chile Rise on Nov 14, 2026 at 06:33 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.461, -97.957 |
| Time | Nov 14, 06:33 UTC |
| Location | West Chile Rise |
| USGS event ID | us7000ty7b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 3 km | Nov 13, 14:12 UTC | West Chile Rise |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.