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M2.9 Depth: 31.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near La Ligua, Región de Valparaíso (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 19:48:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near La Ligua, Región de Valparaíso (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 257 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 295 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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