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M2.5 Depth: 54.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 10:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on May 21, 2025 at 10:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
54.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 10:59:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.16000, -71.32000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.3 km
Shallow
54.3 km
54.3 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

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