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M3.0 Earthquake near Molina, Región del Maule (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 23:36:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Molina, Región del Maule (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

ID
7e6d14afdcb42f7417f1e7a47376bdb5224034a8
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
85.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 23:36:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región del Maule
City
Molina
County
Provincia de Curicó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.16000, -71.26000
Temperature
12.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.8 km
Intermediate
85.8 km
85.8 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile

Región del Maule

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries

Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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