M3.5 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BIO-BIO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:11:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near BIO-BIO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 09:11:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.76000, -73.18000

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 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

Tolhuaca

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Callaqui

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
Llaima

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Copahue

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)

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