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M4.2 earthquake - 134 km E of Taltal, Chile

1102 d ago · 12 Oct 2023, 06:55 UTC 134 km E of Taltal, Chile

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 134 km E of Taltal, Chile on 12 Oct 2023, 06:55 UTC at a depth of 123 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

The nearest town in our records is Antofagasta, about 223 km away in Antofagasta, Chile.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC

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