M2.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 07:50:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 41 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 07:50:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.88000, -72.19000

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 km

41 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Descabezado Grande

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
Planchon-Peteroa

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
Azul, Cerro

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Calabozos

Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile
San Pedro-Pellado

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile

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