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M4.1 Depth: 26.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 23:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on April 28, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 23:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.23860, -71.74660
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 386 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 428 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 437 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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