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M4.2 Depth: 26.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 04:58:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 27 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 04:58:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región del Biobío
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.43000, -73.52000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 km
26.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Callaqui
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Llaima
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile

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