M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 06:43:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 4, 2025 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 20 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 M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-04 06:43:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.12000, -73.84000

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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

Chillan, Nevados de

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Callaqui

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Tolhuaca

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
Copahue

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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