Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
Country overviewChile
Country overviewOn July 6, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS