M4.3 Depth: 16.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-02-13 00:58:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 13, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 00:58:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.75860, -71.34520
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 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: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 404 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 447 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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