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M4.2 Depth: 28.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 02:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 28 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
28.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:32:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.88000, -72.16000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.2 km
Shallow
28.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Palomo
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • San Jose
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 221 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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