Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on February 20, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
2ecba6fc879e827748b8642c6703f52e2d28a044
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 21:06:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.26000,
-74.33000
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 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 · 2,737 Catalogue entries
Of 2,736 other entries for this area and period, 2,296 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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501
Country (24h)
Chile
26
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