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M3.0 Depth: 32.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 08:02:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on January 26, 2026 at 08:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 08:02:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.59000, -72.83000
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 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

  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile

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