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M4.2 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Chile

UTC time: 2026-03-23 00:37:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Northern Chile on March 23, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 00:37:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.79000, -69.59000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 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

  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 190 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 198 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 199 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile

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