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M3.7 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 14:28:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 15, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 14:28:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.56000, -71.69000
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 248 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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