Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 29.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M4.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 24, 2026 at 15:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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 EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
ebe56671de4072f39f660cc27ffdf0d7e8261437
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 15:17:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.73000,
-71.40000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 km — shallower than the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Chile
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