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M3.4 Depth: 26.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 21:02:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 21:02:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.23000, -71.77000
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 373 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 412 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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