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M2.8 Depth: 141.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near General Lagos, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 17:06:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near General Lagos, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile). At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141.6 km
Intermediate
141.6 km
141.6 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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