Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 25.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 26 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
8d2e85f5ce2fe5f5e93bd5974a45b132b2fcd9e0
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 08:07:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.72000,
-71.44000
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.5 km
25.5 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
Of 2,755 other entries for this area and period, 1,561 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
Chile
24
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