M2.6 Depth: 102.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near San Clemente, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 02:34:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near San Clemente, Maule Region (Chile) on August 15, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
102.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 02:34:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
El Colorado
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.61000, -71.25000
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.4 km
Intermediate
102.4 km
102.4 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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