Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 24.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 28, 2026 at 04:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
846716737eb85a8f1ab48c351dd657339a633ab7
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 04:51:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.03000,
-73.43000
Temperature
15.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.5 km
24.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.9 km)
Regional average: 99.9 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
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Villarrica Activity reported
Chile
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
701
Country (24h)
Chile
28
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