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M3.7 Earthquake near Rinconada, Valparaiso Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 02:29:27 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Rinconada, Valparaiso Region (Chile) on August 18, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

ID
680e339a7a41402236d93c27c3d19bb1f8d2027f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
68.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 02:29:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Valparaiso Region
City
Rinconada
County
Provincia de Los Andes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.92560, -70.65250
Temperature
5.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.1 km
Shallow
68.1 km
68.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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

Felt reports

8felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 18, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 18, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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