Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 20 km from Alto Hospicio, Chile

USGS · updated Oct 26, 2026, 13:46 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 6:15 PM (GMT-3) 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, Chile at a depth of 51 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -20.37°, -69.95° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 51
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 6:15 PM (GMT-3)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 21:15
Coordinates: -20.370, -69.945

Updates

M 2.8 - 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, ChileOct 26, 2026, 13:46 UTC
M 2.8 - 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, ChileOct 26, 2026, 13:43 UTC
M 2.8 - 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, ChileOct 22, 2026, 22:57 UTC
M 2.8 - 20 km SW of Pozo Almonte, ChileOct 22, 2026, 22:56 UTC
M 2.8 - 17 km SW of Pozo Almonte, ChileOct 22, 2026, 06:13 UTC

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Alto Hospicio · 20 km
Pozo Almonte · 21 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.