Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 31.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On March 3, 2026 at 09:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
ed9f7f3e638ca3794b95457500f9401676d4366a
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
31.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 09:38:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.55000,
-70.75000
Temperature
20.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.7 km
31.7 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,155 Catalogue entries
Of 6,154 other entries for this area and period, 4,566 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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505
Country (24h)
Chile
25
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