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M4.8 Depth: 95.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Colbún (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 07:47:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Colbún (Chile) on February 21, 2026 at 07:47 UTC. At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 07:47:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Colbún
County
Provincia de Linares
Source
isc
Coordinates
-35.84000, -71.29000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Maule, Laguna del
    Distance: 76 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile

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