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M2.8 Depth: 55.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 23:21:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2025 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
55.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-19 23:21:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.77000, -71.41000
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.1 km
Shallow
55.1 km
55.1 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 399 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 445 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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