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M2.5 Depth: 34.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Licantén, Región del Maule (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 17:31:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Licantén, Región del Maule (Chile) on May 9, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 km
34.1 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

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    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
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  • Azul, Cerro
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
  • Longavi, Nevado de
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile
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    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Calabozos
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile

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