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M4.5 Depth: 102.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Coihueco, Nuble Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:38:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Coihueco, Nuble Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
102.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:38:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Nuble Region
City
Coihueco
County
Provincia de Punilla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-36.73560, -71.60870
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.5 km
Intermediate
102.5 km
102.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 241 km away

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