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M2.6 Depth: 57.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Lautaro, Araucania Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 07:18:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Lautaro, Araucania Region (Chile) on September 1, 2026 at 07:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.7 km
Shallow
57.7 km
57.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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: 88 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile
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    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile

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