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M2.8 Depth: 35.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 23:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on November 9, 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 23:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.73000, -71.60000
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 km
35.1 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: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 416 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 457 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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