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M3.1 Depth: 43.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 09:37:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 44 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 09:37:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.08000, -73.26000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 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: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • Resago, Volcan
    Distance: 215 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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