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M3.6 Depth: 55.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:42:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
55.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 19:42:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.77000, -70.74000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.9 km
Shallow
55.9 km
55.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 219 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 228 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina

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