Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 29.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on April 18, 2026 at 03:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
275a9c5250dd414ed9d74ca8c45c9058f886f71c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 03:54:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.21000,
-70.62000
Temperature
18.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,733 Catalogue entries
Of 2,732 other entries for this area and period, 1,557 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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