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M 4.2 earthquake - 33 km NNW of La Serena, Chile
USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 located 33 km NNW of La Serena, Chile. Coordinates: -29.6195, -71.3758. Depth: 62.41 km. (Source published 2026-09-23T03:07:08.275Z.)
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 2/10
Why it matters
The source record documents a measured M4.2 earthquake with specific coordinates and depth reported by the USGS.

