M2.8 Depth: 65.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Coltauco (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 20:17:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Coltauco (Chile). With a focal depth of about 65 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 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

65.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-22 20:17:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Coltauco

County

Provincia de Cachapoal

Village

Rinconada de Idahue

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.27000, -71.18000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.3 km

65.3 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

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