M2.8 earthquake — 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, Chile
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, Chile on Oct 21, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 51 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.370, -69.945 |
| Time | Oct 21, 21:15 UTC |
| Location | 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3ye |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 131 km | Oct 26, 19:36 UTC | 100 km E of La Tirana, Chile |
| M4.2 | 145 km | Oct 24, 17:14 UTC | 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile |
| M4.6 | 220 km | Oct 22, 21:37 UTC | 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.