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M2.9 Depth: 41.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 05:09:53 UTC Local time: —

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 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
41.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 05:09:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.43000, -71.68000
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.6 km
Shallow
41.6 km
41.6 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: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 450 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 471 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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