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M3.9 Depth: 24.7 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 08:00:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on May 15, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 08:00:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.72000, -72.79000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 km — shallower than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile

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