Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 29.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 12, 2026 at 12:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
eb71665ef71f7f2c12a621dcbb891fc31fb59b1c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
29.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 12:08:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.53000,
-71.67000
Temperature
10.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.2 km
29.2 km — shallower than the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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662
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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