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M2.8 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Romeral, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 06:47:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Romeral, Maule Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 06:47:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Romeral
County
Provincia de Curicó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.15000, -70.61000
Temperature
-5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 47 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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