Back to map
M3.7 Depth: 24.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Lolol, O'Higgins Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 17:55:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Lolol, O'Higgins Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 24 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 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 150 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Palomo
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share