Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 85.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Rafael
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M3.5 Earthquake near San Rafael (Chile)
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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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
a8a2e1fde07da5fbc060304d746448c35333b23c
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
85.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 09:24:34 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.34000,
-71.42000
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
85.1 km
85.1 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región del Maule
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 7 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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