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M2.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-05-17 16:36:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 28 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 16:36:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.51000, -72.36000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 471 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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