Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 30.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.9 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On March 12, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
f0620b3d563ffa5a826d2b9097cbcf0c8ae5dc70
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 20:37:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.14000,
-73.86000
Depth profile
Shallow
30.2 km
30.2 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, 2,733 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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511
Country (24h)
Chile
25
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