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M4.5 Depth: 47.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 20:46:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.3 km
Shallow
47.3 km
47.3 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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