M4.8 Depth: 52.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-28 09:58:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2025 at 09:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

52.8 km

UTC time

2025-06-28 09:58:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.70940, -71.28580

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.8 km

52.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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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