Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 51.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 52 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
160fa2e87c671f1f572b4f448006a927081c7245
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
51.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 15:28:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.06000,
-70.52000
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.6 km
51.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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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Chile
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
Chile
21
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