Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 52.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on September 6, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
8fb82b2767df174fbebf2a1731ec707243957166
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
52.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 07:10:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.82000,
-71.51000
Temperature
11.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52.6 km
52.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- La Florida Airport31.8 kmStraight-line distance
Chile · LSC · SCSE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
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