Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 28.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región del Maule
Country overviewChile
M2.5 Earthquake near MAULE, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near MAULE, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
a01c2074b7e93dd49969bc3df7933deed160f940
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
28.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:05:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.13000,
-72.41000
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28.2 km
28.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región del Maule
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 68 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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