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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile

UTC time: 2026-02-13 00:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Central Chile on February 13, 2026 at 00:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 00:58:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-31.26560, -71.85208

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 374 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 411 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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