Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 32.1 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 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
5c1f396f1e85542c83b7b2b98bf7ad55350b2be7
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 08:02:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.59000,
-72.83000
Temperature
15.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,731 Catalogue entries
Of 2,730 other entries for this area and period, 2,291 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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Chile
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