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M4.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Cape Horn, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 17:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Cape Horn, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 20 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. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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.

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  • Fueguino
    Distance: 164 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile
  • Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
    Distance: 410 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina

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