Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 30.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Country overviewChile
M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF AISEN, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF AISEN, CHILE (Chile) on July 16, 2025 at 18:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
017a52493aa4a38149d523cec11d4c7d903da21b
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 18:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.60000,
-74.28000
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,191 Catalogue entries
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