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M2.9 Depth: 24.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Paredones, Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 23:49:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 23:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Paredones, Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile). With a focal depth of about 24 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 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

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