Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 35.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On February 21, 2026 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 35 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
5fbfd748e038686fe08e6c3db9b52fb112edefa5
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 08:55:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.19000,
-71.23000
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35.1 km
35.1 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,737 Catalogue entries
Of 2,736 other entries for this area and period, 718 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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502
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Chile
26
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