M2.7 Depth: 22.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 01:12:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

22.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 01:12:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.01000, -71.70000

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.4 km

22.4 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 296 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 331 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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