Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 43.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
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M2.7 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 29, 2025 at 23:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
e7e6ea2ea2da82b3cd5ff720b36189b509054856
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 23:49:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.13000,
-71.06000
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.8 km
43.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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 de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Of 249 other entries for this area and period, 160 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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