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M4.2 Depth: 185.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 03:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Chile-Argentina Border Region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:57:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-24.29000, -67.36000
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 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

  • Aracar
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 79 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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