Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 24.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
b90d7c467637693f9b8ce040f611d5359caa68c2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 00:37:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.48000,
-70.33000
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
Of 2,755 other entries for this area and period, 2,309 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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631
Country (24h)
Chile
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