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M3.3 Depth: 79.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Romeral, Región del Maule (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 06:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Romeral, Región del Maule (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.8 km
Intermediate
79.8 km
79.8 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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