M3.6 Depth: 98.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Coihueco, Nuble Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 14:31:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Coihueco, Nuble Region (Chile) on August 24, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

98.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 14:31:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Nuble Region

City

Coihueco

County

Provincia de Punilla

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-36.78000, -71.56000

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98.1 km

98.1 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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