M3.5 Depth: 38.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Cañete, Biobio Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 09:56:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Cañete, Biobio Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

38.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 09:56:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Biobio Region

City

Cañete

County

Provincia de Arauco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.81000, -73.21000

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.2 km

38.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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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Lonquimay

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Antuco

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