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M4.2 Depth: 297.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-05 22:56:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region on April 5, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 298 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
297.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 22:56:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-23.12327, -67.01817

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 297.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 297.7 km
Intermediate
297.7 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

  • Guayaques
    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 76 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

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