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M3.4 Depth: 96.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 16:10:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region (Chile) on August 17, 2026 at 16:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.4 km
Intermediate
96.4 km
96.4 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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