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

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.00590, -72.17240

Temperature

18.3°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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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

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