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M2.5 Depth: 73.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 16:15:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near La Higuera, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on February 24, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.8 km
Intermediate
73.8 km
73.8 km — shallower than 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

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