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M2.9 Depth: 58.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-28 13:34:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile) on June 28, 2025 at 13:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
58.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 13:34:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Ñuble
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.20000, -72.61000
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.8 km
Shallow
58.8 km
58.8 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

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    Distance: 156 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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