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M3.3 Depth: 75.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Cauquenes (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Cauquenes (Chile) on May 4, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
75.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 13:28:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Cauquenes
County
Provincia de Cauquenes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.12000, -72.21000
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.4 km
Intermediate
75.4 km
75.4 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 123 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
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  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile

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