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M3.2 Depth: 57.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pencahue, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 10:10:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pencahue, Maule Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 58 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
57.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 10:10:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Pencahue
County
Provincia de Talca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.15000, -71.74000
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.7 km
Shallow
57.7 km
57.7 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: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
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    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
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