M3.0 Depth: 76.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Retiro, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 16:07:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 16:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Retiro, Maule Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

76.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 16:07:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Maule Region

City

Retiro

County

Provincia de Linares

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-36.03000, -71.97000

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

76.2 km

76.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Azul, Cerro

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