M4.1 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-02-12 18:19:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 12, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-12 18:19:26 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.79000, -71.36000

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 402 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 444 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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