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M2.9 Depth: 83.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Romeral, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 12:25:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Romeral, Maule Region (Chile) on July 1, 2026 at 12:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
83.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 12:25:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Romeral
County
Provincia de Curicó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.00000, -71.03000
Temperature
-4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 79 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
  • Palomo
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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