Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 95.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Colbún
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M4.8 Earthquake near Colbún (Chile)
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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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
a5dad2f3c5f50774514c60a35f60106fb18a1b0d
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 07:47:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
isc
Coordinates
-35.84000,
-71.29000
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
95 km
95 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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
Región del Maule
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 0 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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