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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 12:58:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 12:58:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.97000, -73.21000
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Copahue
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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