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M4.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-04 11:48:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on March 4, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 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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