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M3.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Santo Domingo, Valparaiso Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 19:01:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Santo Domingo, Valparaiso Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 181 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
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    Distance: 187 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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