Back to map
Chile · Maule Region

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

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

Map

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: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
e95a4ea49d7a5a4bd2861ed8e1e28317a7a51b9b
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.2 km
Intermediate
76.2 km
76.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Resago, Volcan
    Distance: 107 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·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