Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on June 3, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
80a01eb68373985eb132d0f370ff62977ead9e75
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 12:40:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.70000,
-71.72000
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 2,288 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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512
Country (24h)
Chile
25
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