Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 15, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 30 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 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
f8be8e9fdd8fd72122ee1cdd5279b9d7e6c4e3a3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 17:44:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.61000,
-70.28000
Temperature
18.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
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