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M3.3 Depth: 44.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 09:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 9, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
44.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 09:40:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.23000, -70.81000
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.8 km
Shallow
44.8 km
44.8 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

  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 248 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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