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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.

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