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M3.5 Depth: 85.1 km

M3.5 Earthquake near San Rafael (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 09:24:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near San Rafael (Chile) on March 19, 2026 at 09:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
85.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 09:24:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
San Rafael
County
Provincia de Talca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.34000, -71.42000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.1 km
Intermediate
85.1 km
85.1 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
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    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
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