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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 13:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina

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