M4.8 earthquake - 23 km SW of San Antonio, Chile

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 23 km SW of San Antonio, Chile on 12 Oct 2026, 18:17 UTC at a depth of 34 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.