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M2.9 Depth: 91.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near San Clemente, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 17:58:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near San Clemente, Maule Region (Chile) on August 19, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.4 km
Intermediate
91.4 km
91.4 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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