M2.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MAULE, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 04:47:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near MAULE, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 04:47:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región del Maule

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-36.12000, -70.83000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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

Volcanoes nearby

San Pedro-Pellado

Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
Blancas, Lomas

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile
Maule, Laguna del

Distance: 31 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile
Longavi, Nevado de

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
Resago, Volcan

Distance: 38 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
Azul, Cerro

Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile

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