M4.3 Depth: 16.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE

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 near COQUIMBO, CHILE. 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

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