M3.7 Depth: 28.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-09 10:14:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 10:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 10:14:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.99000, -75.38000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 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

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  • Huequi
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 1920 ·Chile
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