M4.3 Depth: 97.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Molina, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 19:45:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Molina, Maule Region (Chile) on June 20, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

97.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 19:45:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Maule Region

City

Molina

County

Provincia de Curicó

Village

Buena Unión

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-35.13700, -71.26030

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97 km

97 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)

Regional average: 98.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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