- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
Country overviewChile
Country overviewA magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on May 7, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Chile
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 1,064 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profile