Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 41.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
8c9ce60b80d4a7530252abe02982e5007caa0c8f
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 14:20:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.41000,
-71.34000
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,291 Catalogue entries
Of 6,290 other entries for this area and period, 4,654 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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635
Country (24h)
Chile
26
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