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M2.8 Depth: 35.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Empedrado, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 15:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Empedrado, Maule Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 35 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 15:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Empedrado
County
Provincia de Talca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.52000, -72.37000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.3 km
Shallow
35.3 km
35.3 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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