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M2.8 Depth: 101.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Paihuano, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 20:57:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Paihuano, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. 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 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.5 km
Intermediate
101.5 km
101.5 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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