Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 36.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.9 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 5, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
284f6a67c96cbb3012d1e9bd2690a70e3f0d1736
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
36.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 16:19:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.31000,
-71.70000
Temperature
12.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36.6 km
36.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
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494
Country (24h)
Chile
16
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