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M2.8 Depth: 26.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-09-18 20:06:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (15.539, -60.938) on September 18, 2025 at 20:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by IPGP.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
26.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 20:06:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
ipgp
Coordinates
15.53869, -60.93839
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 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

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