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M2.6 Depth: 25.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-13 16:28:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 13, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 16:28:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.79000, -71.37000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 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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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 369 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
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