Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
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M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
286d1de788a47c01150c0add797904bbeb899e75
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 06:43:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.12000,
-73.84000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,165 Catalogue entries
Of 6,164 other entries for this area and period, 3,275 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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