5.3

Off the coast of Aisen, Chile

2026-03-15 08:28:36 UTC (2026-03-15)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.3 mww
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-45.6181°N
-77.2551°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgfk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
432
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
2.679°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-27 11:32:50 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.3 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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