M2.9 Depth: 45.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 17:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 11, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 45 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

45.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-11 17:11:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.00000, -71.48000

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45.1 km

45.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 285 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 323 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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