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M3.0 Depth: 72.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Las Cabras, O'Higgins Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 05:42:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 05:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Las Cabras, O'Higgins Region (Chile). At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.1 km
Intermediate
72.1 km
72.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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