Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 35.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 14, 2026 at 05:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
3636c12d07c9d487ed2c7aefefc07b823ce8fcfe
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
35.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 05:01:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.72000,
-71.59000
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35.4 km
35.4 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 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 526 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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