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M2.6 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 20:35:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile) on June 30, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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