M2.7 Depth: 63.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 10:42:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 17, 2025 at 10:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

63.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 10:42:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.87000, -71.16000

Temperature

12.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

63.8 km

63.8 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 387 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 430 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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