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M2.8 Depth: 66.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puyehue, Los Lagos Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 10:39:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Puyehue, Los Lagos Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.7 km
Shallow
66.7 km
66.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Osorno
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'659 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 1850 ·Chile
  • Antillanca Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'979 m ·Last eruption: -230 ·Chile
  • Puyehue-Cordon Caulle
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'236 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Chile
  • Carran-Los Venados
    Distance: 70 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'114 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
  • Calbuco
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'974 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Chile

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