Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Paredones
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M2.6 Earthquake near Paredones (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On February 25, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Paredones (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
f67e6b801de35a3ae1792c76168c835de9d30c02
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 05:34:02 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.54000,
-71.88000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Of 46 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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