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M3.0 Depth: 34.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Cañete, Biobio Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 23:41:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Cañete, Biobio Region (Chile) on September 3, 2026 at 23:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 23:41:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Biobio Region
City
Cañete
County
Provincia de Arauco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.75000, -73.19000
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 km
34.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Llaima
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Copahue
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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