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M3.0 Depth: 41.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.02000, -71.61000
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.9 km
Shallow
41.9 km
41.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 290 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 326 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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