Right now
The most recent data we hold from World Air Quality Index arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.
Reported by World Air Quality Index today.
It is the 2nd strongest of the 6 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 21 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 8 September 2026.
What the source measured
World Air Quality Index reported: AQI 193 (Unhealthy) at Villarrica
The air quality index read 193 (Unhealthy) at the Villarrica station.
An estimated 32,562 people live within 5 km of this point.
Nearby, since 21 August 2026
- September 8, 2026 · score 41 · 0.0 km
- September 7, 2026 · score 41 · 0.0 km
- September 5, 2026 · score 41 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: World Air Quality Index. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 66 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Air Quality |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 41 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 66% |
| Coordinates | -39.2905, -72.2221 |
| Nearest City | Villarrica (1 km) |
| Population Exposed | 32.6K within 5 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://aqicn.org/city/@-1692802 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Aqi | 193 |
| AqiCategory | Unhealthy |
| StationName | Villarrica |
| StationUid | -1692802 |
Safety Information
When air quality is hazardous: stay indoors with windows closed, and run a filtered air purifier if you have one. Avoid outdoor exercise. Children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions are affected first and worst — an N95 respirator helps outdoors, a cloth mask does not.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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