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M2.8 Depth: 30.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 04:00:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 30 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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 04:00:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.48000, -72.66000
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 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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    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile

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