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M2.7 Depth: 56.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Javier, Región del Maule (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 06:50:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near San Javier, Región del Maule (Chile). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.2 km
Shallow
56.2 km
56.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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