Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 8, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 30 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. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
2b085017c90d38e74397b8be803d4f16746c80fb
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 22:05:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.04000,
-70.33000
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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608
Country (24h)
Chile
22
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