M2.5 Depth: 59.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 05:02:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

59.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-12 05:02:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región Metropolitana de Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.80000, -71.20000

Temperature

4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59.9 km

59.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)

Regional average: 99 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

San Jose

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Maipo

Distance: 132 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tupungatito

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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