Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 41.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on August 6, 2026 at 07:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
bcc58aba8ef66fb7b207dfd8e3633601544a1ee4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 07:25:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.56000,
-71.36000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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