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M3.4 Depth: 47.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Javier, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 15:04:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Javier, Maule Region (Chile) on July 23, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.5 km
Shallow
47.5 km
47.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Resago, Volcan
    Distance: 146 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile

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