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M3.8 Depth: 39.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 23:48:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 40 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 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
39.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 23:48:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.10000, -73.50000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.5 km
Shallow
39.5 km
39.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Copahue
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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