M3.1 Depth: 102.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Requínoa, O'Higgins Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 00:44:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Requínoa, O'Higgins Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.6 km
Intermediate
102.6 km
102.6 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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