M2.8 Depth: 36.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 12:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile) on October 4, 2025 at 12:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

36.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 12:31:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de la Araucanía

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.26000, -72.89000

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36.8 km

36.8 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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Quetrupillan

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'360 m ·Last eruption: 255 ·Chile
Mocho-Choshuenco

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Chile
Llaima

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Sollipulli

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