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M4.8 Depth: 99.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina border region

UTC time: 2026-03-16 06:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Chile-Argentina border region. At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 06:59:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-35.41000, -70.82000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 34 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Maule, Laguna del
    Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile

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