Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on August 8, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
2d81323a78bbb3729ec41fb9d1e900bda1fa56e2
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 11:48:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.20000,
-70.28000
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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