NewzA seismic event of magnitude 4.0 occurred near the city of La Higuera, Chile, during the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. Official preliminary reports indicate the tremor originated at a shallow depth, with varying data points placing the epicenter between 4 and 14 kilometers from the locality and depths ranging from 31 to 46 kilometers. The event took place shortly after midnight local time.
Separately, a distinct 4.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in the municipality of Río Grande, Oaxaca, on the evening of October 22, 2026. This seismic activity occurred at 21:54 local time, with an epicenter located 15 kilometers northwest of the city at a depth of 13.7 kilometers, according to the Servicio Sismológico Nacional.
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