M4.8 earthquake: San Antonio, Chile
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near San Antonio, Chile on October 12, 2026. It was recorded at 03:17 PM GMT-3 at a depth of 34 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.8
mb · Light
Depth
34 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:17:18 PM
October 12, 2026
Local time
03:17 PM
October 12, 2026 · GMT-3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 23 km from San Antonio.
- San Antonio · 23 km SW
- Valparaíso · 77 km S
- Viña del Mar · 81 km S
- San Bernardo · 104 km W
- Quillota · 107 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 619 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on March 11, 2010.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 12, 2026 earthquake near San Antonio, Chile?
The earthquake occurred near San Antonio, Chile at 33.721° S, 71.811° W, at a depth of 34 km. The nearest town was San Antonio, about 23 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near San Antonio, Chile?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.8 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near San Antonio, Chile?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.