Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 42.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
O'Higgins Region · Paredones
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M3.1 Earthquake near Paredones, O'Higgins Region (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On June 27, 2026 at 10:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Paredones, O'Higgins Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
b0f2c3a0e1e2ff5344e287a25e0f3f861b829cde
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
42.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 10:54:02 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.80000,
-71.82000
Temperature
3.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.8 km
42.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,726 Catalogue entries
Of 2,725 other entries for this area and period, 1,873 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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