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M2.9 Depth: 71.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Curicó, Maule Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 02:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 02:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Curicó, Maule Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
71.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 02:33:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Maule Region
City
Curicó
County
Provincia de Curicó
Village
La Palmera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.13000, -71.16000
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.9 km
Intermediate
71.9 km
71.9 km — shallower than 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

  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 77 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Palomo
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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