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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Southern Chile

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:36:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Southern Chile on March 14, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:36:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-42.46000, -72.09000
Temperature
4.7°C

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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
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

  • Huequi
    Distance: 41 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 1920 ·Chile
  • Michinmahuida
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'452 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Chile
  • Chaiten
    Distance: 62 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'122 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Chile
  • Hornopiren
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'572 m ·Last eruption: 340 ·Chile
  • Apagado
    Distance: 76 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'210 m ·Last eruption: -590 ·Chile
  • Yate
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'187 m ·Last eruption: 1090 ·Chile

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