Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 26.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M2.6 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on October 5, 2025 at 04:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
ID
460ba1371a930832226a9038360c4114c646e6be
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
26.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 04:05:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.35000,
-71.60000
Temperature
8.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.6 km
26.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Tupungatito
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San Jose
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Maipo
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Solo, El
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Tipas
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Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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