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M3.0 Depth: 85.8 km

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

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

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 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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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 (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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