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M3.1 Depth: 45.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Chonchi, Los Lagos Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 02:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Chonchi, Los Lagos Region (Chile) on August 20, 2026 at 02:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.9 km
Shallow
45.9 km
45.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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  • Chaiten
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'122 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Chile
  • Huequi
    Distance: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 1920 ·Chile
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    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'790 m ·Last eruption: -6650 ·Chile
  • Michinmahuida
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'452 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Chile
  • Apagado
    Distance: 160 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'210 m ·Last eruption: -590 ·Chile

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