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M3.4 Depth: 32.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Florida, Región del Biobío (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 11:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Florida, Región del Biobío (Chile) on January 27, 2026 at 11:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.4 km
Shallow
32.4 km
32.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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