Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 31.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 12, 2026 at 12:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
41a9d1790b1569891cce5c7228c5d3f9f251bd40
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 12:30:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.33000,
-70.72000
Temperature
14.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,757 Catalogue entries
Of 2,756 other entries for this area and period, 2,310 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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698
Country (24h)
Chile
27
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