Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 68.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M2.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
abf2d6329a4e0de8d7cd6f0ed30c3bb4c008c69c
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
68.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 17:36:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.77000,
-71.58000
Temperature
15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
68.2 km
68.2 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
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Tupungatito
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San Jose
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Maipo
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Palomo
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Atuel, Caldera del
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Tinguiririca
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Stats (last 24h)
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