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M2.6 Depth: 24.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:08:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on April 5, 2026 at 15:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:08:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.58000, -70.52000
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 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

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