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M4.2 Depth: 25.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:51:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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
M4.2
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:51:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.82000, -72.05000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.9 km
Shallow
25.9 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: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 333 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 366 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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