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M2.6 Depth: 47.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near La Higuera, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:46:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near La Higuera, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
47.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:46:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
La Higuera
County
Provincia de Elqui
Village
La Higuera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.37000, -71.16000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.6 km
Shallow
47.6 km
47.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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