Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 28.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 5, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
6225e0b419e9e01ccf34c01f84daa5022b4f5949
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
28.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 15:07:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.77000,
-71.83000
Temperature
12.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28.9 km
28.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
494
Country (24h)
Chile
16
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