Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
2c3e7176fc0c3465ec17f82025578553df9c00ac
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 12:58:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.97000,
-73.21000
Temperature
-0.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Chillan, Nevados de
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Antuco
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Callaqui
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Longavi, Nevado de
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Tolhuaca
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Copahue
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Stats (last 24h)
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488
Country (24h)
Chile
16
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