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M4.2 Depth: 24.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 06:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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