Back to map
M2.7 Depth: 56.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 12:25:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on July 7, 2026 at 12:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
56.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 12:25:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Ovalle
County
Provincia de Limarí
Village
La Chimba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.65000, -71.20000
Temperature
16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.2 km
Shallow
56.2 km
56.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 411 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 454 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 462 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share