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M3.0 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 18:03:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 9, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 18:03:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.69000, -70.43000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 261 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 275 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 277 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

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