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M4.4 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 88 km W of Illapel, Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-03 06:38:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 88 km W of Illapel, Chile. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 06:38:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.69740, -72.10450
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 381 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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