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M2.9 Depth: 40.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Río Negro, Los Lagos Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 22:36:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Río Negro, Los Lagos Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 41 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.5 km
Shallow
40.5 km
40.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'659 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Calbuco
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'974 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Chile
  • Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 1850 ·Chile
  • Antillanca Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'979 m ·Last eruption: -230 ·Chile
  • Puyehue-Cordon Caulle
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'236 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Chile
  • Cayutue-La Vigueria
    Distance: 142 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 506 m ·Last eruption: -190 ·Chile

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