Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 41.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Coquimbo
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M2.9 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on December 16, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
f93c52eaedb313429744605c59059cc31712d9f0
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
41.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 05:09:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.43000,
-71.68000
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.6 km
41.6 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
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Región de Coquimbo
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 325 Catalogue entries
Of 324 other entries for this area and period, 174 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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