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M3.1 Depth: 89.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Clemente, Región del Maule (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 16:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Clemente, Región del Maule (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.8 km
Intermediate
89.8 km
89.8 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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