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M2.8 Depth: 67.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 08:55:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near REGION METROPOLITANA, 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
67.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 08:55:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.37000, -70.67000
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.5 km
Shallow
67.5 km
67.5 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 152 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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