Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 44.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
Details
ID
81100d569fc8ac11f8ba58044dd2719eb434410f
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
44.3 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 01:23:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.26000,
-71.73000
Temperature
17.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44.3 km
44.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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