M3.4 earthquake near Tomé, Biobio
3 h ago · 18 Oct 2026, 07:36 UTC OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
What happened
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE on 18 Oct 2026, 07:36 UTC at a depth of 23 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Tomé, about 44 km away in Biobio, Chile.
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First reported by EMSC
18 Oct 2026, 09:28 UTC
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