M3.0 Depth: 46.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 12:57:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile) on June 26, 2025 at 12:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 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. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

46.3 km

UTC time

2025-06-26 12:57:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de la Araucanía

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.78000, -72.64000

Temperature

6.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46.3 km

46.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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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