Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 14.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
68dce9a509013e071c0e1f9d7bbfe985c587cc13
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 18:52:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.74000,
-70.91000
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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Chile
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 1,273 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
505
Country (24h)
Chile
25
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