Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Chile
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M4.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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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
ID
00ba05d3994371200b9f7088a27e755f87370667
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 21:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-25.76300,
-70.79890
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,727 Catalogue entries
Of 2,726 other entries for this area and period, 232 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
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