Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 42.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de la Araucanía
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M2.8 Earthquake near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile) on October 10, 2025 at 14:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
603f69ad89041c4b590b0c37497bedea6498d509
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 14:18:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.09000,
-72.45000
Temperature
18.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
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