M4.5 Depth: 66.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 06:13:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.9 km
Shallow
66.9 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 333 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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