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

UTC time: 2026-07-01 03:17:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Colbún, Maule Region (Chile) on July 1, 2026 at 03:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
c249fa7c148a3338c7c80fe450fd8986637288d6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
104.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 03:17:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Colbún
County
Provincia de Linares
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.70000, -71.28000
Temperature
1.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.1 km
Intermediate
104.1 km
104.1 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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