Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on May 4, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
9bda6a21c3694afbf4bc12bf71521d700e684d88
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 20:56:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.88000,
-73.67000
Depth profile
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,731 Catalogue entries
Of 2,730 other entries for this area and period, 1,064 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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Chile
25
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