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M2.8 Earthquake near Hualqui, Biobio Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 10:30:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Hualqui, Biobio Region (Chile) on July 18, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

ID
cffede20fdffa5089b7a8faee42af808bfe91007
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
40.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 10:30:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Biobio Region
City
Hualqui
County
Provincia de Concepción
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.99000, -72.79000
Temperature
8.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.4 km
Shallow
40.4 km
40.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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