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M3.1 Depth: 97.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Curicó, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 18:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Curicó, Maule Region (Chile) on July 18, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
97.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 18:13:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Curicó
County
Provincia de Curicó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.13000, -71.09000
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.2 km
Intermediate
97.2 km
97.2 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
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  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
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    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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