M2.5 Depth: 52.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 07:06:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

52.1 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 07:06:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.30000, -71.28000

Temperature

7.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.1 km

52.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 435 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 451 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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