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M2.7 Depth: 109.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Colbún, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 03:02:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Colbún, Maule Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
109.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 03:02:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Colbún
County
Provincia de Linares
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.84000, -71.29000
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.6 km
Intermediate
109.6 km
109.6 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Maule, Laguna del
    Distance: 76 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile

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