Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on August 9, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
e3d41a34677d7624b2a089536358219bd8cd7348
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 08:46:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.25000,
-72.86000
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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