M2.8 Depth: 48.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 15:12:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 1, 2025 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

48.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 15:12:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.91000, -71.40000

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48.6 km

48.6 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

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Tupungatito

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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San Jose

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