Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 26.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 23, 2026 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
6ba1f18e86a38376b65a29083bae32dab56106c9
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 13:50:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.94000,
-71.84000
Temperature
10.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.3 km
26.3 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 · 2,729 Catalogue entries
Of 2,728 other entries for this area and period, 715 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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509
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Chile
23
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