M2.9 Depth: 68.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 08:53:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile) on May 30, 2025 at 08:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 08:53:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Los Ríos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.56000, -72.72000

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 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

Villarrica

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
Mocho-Choshuenco

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Chile
Quetrupillan

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'360 m ·Last eruption: 255 ·Chile
Caburgua-Huelemolle

Distance: 90 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile
Carran-Los Venados

Distance: 104 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'114 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
Huanquihue Group

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'189 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

667

Country (24h)