Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 26.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Chile
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M4.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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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: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
e56c416c02241b07f80bfe50c83ec619c6bba16c
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 23:35:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.23860,
-71.74660
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,732 Catalogue entries
Of 2,731 other entries for this area and period, 337 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
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