Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 32.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 32 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
6464d2da7a96874475afaf2a39c6bacf03b556b2
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 13:08:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.21000,
-71.62000
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
630
Country (24h)
Chile
31
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