Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 11, 2026 at 08:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,755 Catalogue entries
Of 2,754 other entries for this area and period, 530 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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714
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Chile
26
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