Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 39.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On November 2, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
10b9acbf19acfeffdafa91804aac0e21d6c525ee
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
39.3 km
UTC time
2026-11-02 05:34:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.13000,
-71.55000
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.3 km
39.3 km — shallower than the regional average (100 km)
Regional average: 100 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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726
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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