Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on May 19, 2026 at 03:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
d68dc632af755436513be19e63bb9766e0d44000
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 03:08:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.33000,
-71.66000
Temperature
13.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 1,272 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
22
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