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M4.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-06-12 04:23:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 04:23:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.81640, -71.52640
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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

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  • Tipas
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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 327 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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