Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On March 26, 2026 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
709af1ee0b85fb0b632f567d4f08422d17948c44
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 04:11:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.82000,
-71.46000
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 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 · 2,733 Catalogue entries
Of 2,732 other entries for this area and period, 1,877 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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508
Country (24h)
Chile
25
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