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M 4.4 earthquake - 34 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile

USGS reports a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 34 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile at coordinates -29.7229, -71.5754 and depth 39.048 km.

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
9/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
4/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

Shallow M4.4 quakes can be widely felt near the epicenter and may cause minor damage or alarm; local authorities and residents should be aware of possible aftershocks and check for impacts.

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