M4.4 Depth: 2.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-28 12:54:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE on April 28, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 12:54:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.00590, -72.17240
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 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

  • Palomo
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • San Jose
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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