Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 20.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On June 15, 2026 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
1abb92fcf00195f5a93a599e2acebb40b8f986eb
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 13:17:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.50000,
-71.69000
Temperature
13.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.6 km
20.6 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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505
Country (24h)
Chile
22
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