M4.2 Depth: 102.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 06:13:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on April 9, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. At around 103 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.7 km
Intermediate
102.7 km
102.7 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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