Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.8 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 28 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. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
a316e33111cd735ca863016e727d88f9a85a6d3b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 06:27:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.97000,
-70.34000
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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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Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,300 Catalogue entries
Of 6,299 other entries for this area and period, 3,315 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
628
Country (24h)
Chile
23
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