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M2.6 Depth: 112.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Copiapó, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 06:56:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 06:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Copiapó, Región de Atacama (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.5 km
Intermediate
112.5 km
112.5 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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