Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 26.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
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M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile) on July 16, 2025 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
f2656fe01a13fa9e8609a472fca1ba16f805b948
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 17:12:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.93000,
-73.70000
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,191 Catalogue entries
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