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M2.7 Depth: 48.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 23:07:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.1 km
Shallow
48.1 km
48.1 km — shallower than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 438 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 462 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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