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M3.1 Depth: 66.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 13:15:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
66.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 13:15:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.66000, -70.74000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.1 km
Shallow
66.1 km
66.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 216 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 236 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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