Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 23.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE on October 17, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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.
Details
ID
81eb73667e86b5cda097892ec2d0aba29aa6cf3c
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
23.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 19:03:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.44000,
-72.30000
Temperature
15.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.1 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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