Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 48.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
COQUIMBO, CHILE
M4.1 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On February 12, 2026 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 49 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
ID
8daf1c4f8519f8c4b23d3e82bc5ca0e30fd66477
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
48.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-12 13:47:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.79000,
-71.35000
Temperature
23.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48.6 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 12, 2026, 1:49 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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