M4.9 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southern Chile

UTC time: 2026-04-15 02:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 02:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Southern Chile. With a focal depth of about 60 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 USP.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 02:38:27 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usp

Coordinates

-51.76168, -75.10189

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 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

Burney, Monte

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'758 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Chile
Reclus

Distance: 140 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'403 m ·Last eruption: 1908 ·Chile
Aguilera

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'546 m ·Last eruption: -1253 ·Chile
Lautaro

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
Pali-Aike Volcanic Field

Distance: 372 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina
Fueguino

Distance: 480 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

Stats (last 24h)

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