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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile

UTC time: 2026-03-26 16:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Central Chile on March 26, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 16:11:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-35.52858, -72.65184
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile

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