Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 33.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.9 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on July 25, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
726b08b37e83fd933a84fd1b81e2f54cae3c348f
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
33.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 22:53:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.11000,
-71.26000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.2 km
33.2 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,303 Catalogue entries
Of 6,302 other entries for this area and period, 2,759 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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