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M2.6 Depth: 48.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Valdivia, Región de Los Ríos (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 21:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Valdivia, Región de Los Ríos (Chile) on February 1, 2026 at 21:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.8 km
Shallow
48.8 km
48.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'236 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Chile
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    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'189 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·Argentina

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