Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 59.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Country overviewChile
M2.5 Earthquake near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
53313d1a08e509e23c8009909126c42e89f157f5
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
59.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 05:02:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.80000,
-71.20000
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59.9 km
59.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
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