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M3.3 Depth: 25.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 05:47:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on August 11, 2026 at 05:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
25.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 05:47:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.63000, -71.70000
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.5 km
Shallow
25.5 km
25.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 273 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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