Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 32.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 24, 2026 at 00:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
ID
24b073ae7b90b6658d5683fa07db692f1437b77c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 00:23:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.46000,
-71.62000
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.6 km
32.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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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Context for this earthquake
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,758 Catalogue entries
Of 2,757 other entries for this area and period, 1,059 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
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