Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 32.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
08f555144b660a895a8f3e767bbcf42281d025bf
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
32.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 15:00:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.27000,
-70.17000
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.8 km
32.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,142 Catalogue entries
Of 6,141 other entries for this area and period, 3,257 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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502
Country (24h)
Chile
22
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