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M5.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE

UTC time: 2025-11-19 06:39:02 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.0

Depth: 11.0 km
Source: EMSC

OFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE

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About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 06:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 06:39:02 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.99880, -75.09910

Temperature

15.0°C

Depth profile

Shallow

11 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Lebu134.2 kmE22'345

Coronel203.4 kmNE107'759

Maipú633.6 kmNE503'635

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Volcanoes nearby

Llaima

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Tolhuaca

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
Villarrica Activity reported

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
Callaqui

Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Caburgua-Huelemolle

Distance: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM4.7

M3.52025-11-19 06:47:29 UTC9.8 kmOFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE M2.72025-11-19 06:51:11 UTC4.4 kmOFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE M4.72025-11-26 10:49:12 UTC86.2 kmOff Coast of Central Chile M3.82025-11-26 10:49:13 UTC81.9 kmOFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE M3.12025-11-28 18:27:01 UTC81.9 kmOFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE M3.42025-12-03 14:35:25 UTC125.9 kmOFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE M3.22025-12-10 15:57:02 UTC123.1 kmOFF COAST OF BIO-BIO, CHILE M4.32025-12-10 20:00:04 UTC140.1 kmOff Coast of Central Chile M3.92025-12-10 20:00:06 UTC140.3 kmOFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

EMSCM5.011.0 km0.0 km

USPM5.010.0 km9.9 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥414

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-02-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-02-11 02:24:07 UTC90.8 kmOff Coast of Central Chile M5.22025-02-11 02:24:06 UTC85.6 km129 km WNW of Lebu, Chile M5.22025-02-16 07:08:44 UTC142.1 kmChile M4.82025-11-02 18:51:43 UTC117.6 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M4.62025-07-16 12:03:12 UTC142.9 kmOFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE

Stats (last 24h)

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