M2.6 Depth: 236.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-13 07:56:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 236 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
236.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 07:56:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.46000, -67.30000
Temperature
-5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 236.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 236.3 km
Intermediate
236.3 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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