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M4.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 21:30:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on August 31, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 21:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-25.76300, -70.79890
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina

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