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M2.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Maullín, Región de Los Lagos (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:02:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Maullín, Región de Los Lagos (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calbuco
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'974 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Chile
  • Apagado
    Distance: 69 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'210 m ·Last eruption: -590 ·Chile
  • Yate
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'187 m ·Last eruption: 1090 ·Chile
  • Hornopiren
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'572 m ·Last eruption: 340 ·Chile
  • Osorno
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'659 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Cayutue-La Vigueria
    Distance: 91 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 506 m ·Last eruption: -190 ·Chile

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