Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 25.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
8da64a7ab348978555a5e47dd539708d8d691731
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 03:50:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.44000,
-71.52000
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.3 km
25.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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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Chile
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
Chile
44
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