M2.8 Depth: 22.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF LOS LAGOS, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:21:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF LOS LAGOS, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 23 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

22.7 km

UTC time

2026-04-05 03:21:04 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.74000, -74.95000

Temperature

15.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.7 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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Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'979 m ·Last eruption: -230 ·Chile

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