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M2.5 Depth: 93.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MAULE, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 17:07:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MAULE, CHILE (Chile) on May 12, 2025 at 17:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.2 km
Intermediate
93.2 km
93.2 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Palomo
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 87 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile

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