M2.6 Depth: 25.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-05-12 19:27:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded on May 12, 2025 at 19:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 19:27:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.35000, -72.45000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.9 km
Shallow
25.9 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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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 490 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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