M2.5 Depth: 68.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 17:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 68 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

68.2 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 17:36:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.77000, -71.58000

Temperature

15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68.2 km

68.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)

Regional average: 98.6 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 411 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 452 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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