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M3.4 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 14:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on June 12, 2026 at 14:38 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 14:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.02000, -71.57000
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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