M2.8 Depth: 23.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 17:14:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 24 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

23.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 17:14:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.92000, -73.67000

Temperature

11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.7 km

23.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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

Tolhuaca

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
Llaima

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Callaqui

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Copahue

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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